Enrollment
366
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jackson, MI
Hunt Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hunt Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261962005628
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hunt Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 9
- elementary schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 91.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hunt Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hunt Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Jackson, MI.
School address
District: Jackson Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261962005628 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hunt Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hunt Elementary School
Hunt Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Jackson, Michigan, enrolling 366 students.
At 15.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 91.4% of students qualify for free meals, 68% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 366 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 344 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #190.
Its student body is led by African American (33%) and White (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Jackson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Francis Street Primary School (31 students): Hunt Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.9:1 vs 10.3:1).
Jackson Public Schools also operates Jackson High School (989 students) and Middle School at Parkside (750 students) alongside Hunt Elementary School.
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 School compares
Hunt Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.4% | ▲ 68% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in Michigan - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.6%
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
$15,274
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 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
African American 33.3%
White 31.7%
Two or More 23.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 33.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Hunt Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jackson Public Schools, which includes Hunt Elementary School.
$15,274
Per student
+13%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.8%
State 49.8%
Federal 21.4%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middle School at Parkside | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Central Michigan Virtual | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascades Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast Elementary School | Similar size | Similar 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
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 80.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Jackson
1 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 Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~366 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hunt Elementary School
How many students attend Hunt Elementary School?
Hunt Elementary School has 366 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jackson, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hunt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hunt Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 School?
91.4% of students at Hunt Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hunt Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hunt Elementary School is African American at 33.3% of enrollment, in Jackson, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hunt Elementary School?
Hunt Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hunt Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Hunt Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Jackson, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Jackson on the city page.
Is Hunt Elementary School a good school?
Hunt Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan 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 Jackson Public Schools?
Besides Hunt Elementary School, Jackson Public Schools also operates Jackson High School (989 students), Middle School at Parkside (750 students), and South Central Michigan Virtual (402 students). See the Jackson Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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