- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springdale, AR
Hunt Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hunt Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051266001127
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hunt Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #7 of 22
- schools in Springdale · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hunt Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hunt Elementary School ranks #7 of 22 schools in Springdale, AR.
School address
District: Springdale School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051266001127 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-302 students YoY
Hunt Elementary School shrank from 842 students in 2022-23 to 540 in 2023-24 (-35.9%).
Teacher FTE added 48.7 → 53.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-302 students YoY 051266001127 · Springdale, AR Other · MID · TRAD
890 enr · 18.5:1 · 40.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Har-Ber High School (2,271 students)
Hunt Elementary School shrank from 842 students in 2022-23 to 540 in 2023-24 (-35.9%). Teacher FTE added 48.7 → 53.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Hunt Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Har-Ber High S
Har-Ber High School
2,271 students
- Springdale Hig
Springdale High School
2,207 students
- Springdale Sch
Springdale School of Innovations
1,976 students
- This school 890
Hunt Elementary School
890 students
- Central Junior 852
Central Junior High School
852 students
- Hellstern Midd 849
Hellstern Middle School
849 students
What this shows Hunt Elementary School reports 890 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hunt Elementary School compares
Hunt Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 36% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▼ 32% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 890 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
890
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 88% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,146
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 890 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.8%
White 33.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 10.2%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 2.9%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Hunt Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Springdale School District reports $12,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hunt Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Har-Ber High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springdale High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springdale School of Innovations | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hellstern Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hunt Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,207
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,976
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~890 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hunt Elementary School
How many students attend Hunt Elementary School?
Hunt Elementary School has 890 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springdale, AR. CCD year-over-year: 842 (2022-23) → 540 (2023-24), down 302.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hunt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hunt Elementary School is 18.5:1, which is 36% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hunt Elementary School?
40.4% of students at Hunt Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hunt Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hunt Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.8% of enrollment, in Springdale, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hunt Elementary School?
Hunt Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hunt Elementary School rank among schools in Springdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Hunt Elementary School ranks #7 of 22 schools in Springdale, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Springdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Springdale School District?
Besides Hunt Elementary School, Springdale School District also operates Har-Ber High School (2,271 students), Springdale High School (2,207 students), and Springdale School of Innovations (1,976 students). See the Springdale School District district page for the complete list.