Hunter Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Meridian, Idaho 83642 · Joint School District No. 2
#21 of 352 elementary schools in Idaho
#7259 of 50,301 nationally
About Hunter Elementary School
Hunter Elementary School is a public elementary located in Meridian, in the Joint School District No. 2 school district of Idaho, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 460 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 76.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 21st of 352 ranked elementary schools in Idaho. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (88th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (17th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 460.
There are 40 schools in Meridian; Hunter Elementary School ranks 7th of 32 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)73%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)24.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.2
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 School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Hunter Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Rocky Mountain High School
Meridian · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,848 students · 971 m away
Sawtooth Middle School
Meridian · Public middle · Grades 6–8
829 students · 1.2 km away
Willow Creek Elementary School
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
503 students · 1.6 km away
Paramount Elementary School
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students · 1.8 km away
Heritage Middle School
Meridian · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,003 students · 2.4 km away
Ponderosa Elementary School
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
411 students · 2.5 km away
Pleasant View Elementary
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
747 students · 2.5 km away
Barbara Morgan STEM Academy
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students · 2.6 km away
Prospect Elementary School
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students · 3.0 km away
Doral Academy of Idaho
Meridian · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
331 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Idaho with a comparable Enrollment.
Summit Elementary
Jerome · Public elementary · Grades K–5
460 students
Paramount Elementary School
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students
Van Buren Elementary School
Caldwell · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
458 students
Fox Hollow Elementary School
Idaho Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
458 students
Paul Elementary School
Paul · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
457 students
Christine Donnell School of the Arts
Boise · Public elementary · Grades K–5
464 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hunter Elementary School a good school?
Hunter Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 76.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #21 of 352 in Idaho. 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 School rank in Idaho?
Hunter Elementary School ranks #21 of 352 elementary schools in Idaho and #7259 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hunter Elementary School?
Hunter Elementary School had 460 students in 2025.
Is Hunter Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Hunter Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hunter Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hunter Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.