- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairbanks, AK
Hunter Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hunter Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020060000267
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hunter Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #7 of 17
- schools in Fairbanks · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hunter Elementary has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hunter Elementary ranks #7 of 17 schools in Fairbanks, AK.
School address
District: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020060000267 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Hunter Elementary held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 020060000267 · Fairbanks, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
332 enr · 15.8:1 · 62.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Lathrop High School (788 students)
Hunter Elementary held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Hunter Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lathrop High S
Lathrop High School
788 students
- Fairbanks B.E.
Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
784 students
- West Valley Hi
West Valley High School
782 students
- North Pole Hig
North Pole High School
695 students
- North Pole Mid
North Pole Middle School
631 students
- This school
Hunter Elementary
332 students
What this shows Hunter Elementary reports 332 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hunter Elementary compares
Hunter Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 2% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Alaska average of 61.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Alaska - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
74.4%
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
$17,616
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 26.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 26.5%
Two or More 20.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
African American 6.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.5%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 26.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 79.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 79.1, Hunter Elementary is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairbanks North Star Borough School District reports $17,616 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hunter Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lathrop High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairbanks B.E.S.T. | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| West Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Pole High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Pole Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hunter Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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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 (~332 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hunter Elementary
How many students attend Hunter Elementary?
Hunter Elementary has 332 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairbanks, AK. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hunter Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hunter Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hunter Elementary?
62.5% of students at Hunter Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hunter Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hunter Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 26.5% of enrollment, in Fairbanks, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 79.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hunter Elementary?
Hunter Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Hunter Elementary rank among schools in Fairbanks?
By Resource Investment Index, Hunter Elementary ranks #7 of 17 schools in Fairbanks, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fairbanks on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District?
Besides Hunter Elementary, Fairbanks North Star Borough School District also operates Lathrop High School (788 students), Fairbanks B.E.S.T. (784 students), and West Valley High School (782 students). See the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District district page for the complete list.