Hunter Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Fairbanks, Alaska 99701 · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
#145 of 159 elementary schools in Alaska
#45291 of 50,301 nationally
About Hunter Elementary
Hunter Elementary is a public elementary located in Fairbanks, in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District school district of Alaska, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 332 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 19.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 145th of 159 ranked elementary schools in Alaska. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 332.
There are 25 schools in Fairbanks; Hunter Elementary ranks 21st of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)22%
- Reading proficiency (30%)17%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)65.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hunter Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hunter Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lathrop High School
Fairbanks · Public high · Grades 9–12
788 students · 348 m away
Ryan Middle School
Fairbanks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
463 students · 437 m away
Barnette Magnet School
Fairbanks · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
417 students · 655 m away
Boreal Sun Charter School
Fairbanks · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
201 students · 848 m away
Denali Elementary
Fairbanks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
300 students · 1.2 km away
Chinook Montessori Charter School
Fairbanks · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
158 students · 1.8 km away
Arctic Light Elementary
Fort Wainwright · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students · 2.0 km away
Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
Fairbanks · Public other · Grades PK–12
784 students · 2.4 km away
Randy Smith Middle School
Fairbanks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
413 students · 2.7 km away
Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA)
Fairbanks · Public other · Grades PK–12
7,876 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Alaska with a comparable Enrollment.
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337 students
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338 students
Tanaina Elementary
Wasilla · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
324 students
Campbell STEM Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
323 students
Kincaid Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
322 students
Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hunter Elementary a good school?
Hunter Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 19.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #145 of 159 in Alaska. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hunter Elementary rank in Alaska?
Hunter Elementary ranks #145 of 159 elementary schools in Alaska and #45291 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hunter Elementary?
Hunter Elementary had 332 students in 2025.
Is Hunter Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Hunter Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hunter Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hunter Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.