Enrollment
268
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newman, CA
Hunt Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hunt Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062720011360
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hunt Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Newman · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- small classes for California
- 62.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hunt Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hunt Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Newman, CA.
School address
District: Newman-Crows Landing Unified · California
NCES ID 062720011360 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hunt Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hunt Elementary
Hunt Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Newman, California, enrolling 268 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.6% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 268 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 921 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #241.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 268 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 69.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Newman's elementary schools, it stands alongside Von Renner Elementary (530 students): Hunt Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.9:1 vs 21.2:1).
Newman-Crows Landing Unified also operates Orestimba High (925 students) and Yolo Junior High (738 students) alongside Hunt Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hunt Elementary compares
Hunt Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.6% | ▲ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 21% in California - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
69.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,160
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.8%
White 11.2%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Hunt Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newman-Crows Landing Unified, which includes Hunt Elementary.
$15,160
Per student
-8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 65.0%
Federal 12.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hunt Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orestimba High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yolo Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Von Renner Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hurd Barrington Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bonita Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hunt Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Newman
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~268 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hunt Elementary
How many students attend Hunt Elementary?
Hunt Elementary has 268 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newman, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hunt Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hunt Elementary is 17.9:1, which is 17% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hunt Elementary?
62.6% of students at Hunt Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hunt Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hunt Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 82.8% of enrollment, in Newman, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hunt Elementary?
Hunt Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hunt Elementary rank among elementary schools in Newman?
By Resource Investment Index, Hunt Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Newman, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Newman on the city page.
Is Hunt Elementary a good school?
Hunt Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Newman-Crows Landing Unified?
Besides Hunt Elementary, Newman-Crows Landing Unified also operates Orestimba High (925 students), Yolo Junior High (738 students), and Von Renner Elementary (530 students). See the Newman-Crows Landing Unified district page for the complete list.
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