- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Franklin, OH
Hunter Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hunter Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390440000967
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hunter Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hunter Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hunter Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Franklin, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Hunter Elementary School held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 390440000967 · Franklin, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
218 enr · 10.9:1 · 18.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High School (676 students)
Hunter Elementary School held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Hunter Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin High
Franklin High School
676 students
- Franklin Junio
Franklin Junior High School
617 students
- Anthony Wayne
Anthony Wayne Elementary School
275 students
- George H Gerke 247
George H Gerke Elementary School
247 students
- Pennyroyal Ele 244
Pennyroyal Elementary School
244 students
- This school 218
Hunter Elementary School
218 students
What this shows Hunter Elementary School reports 218 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hunter Elementary School compares
Hunter Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 40% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 42% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 7% in Ohio - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,597
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.4%
Two or More 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 3.2%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.5, Hunter Elementary School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin City reports $16,597 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hunter Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anthony Wayne Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George H Gerke Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pennyroyal Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hunter Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Franklin
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Anthony Wayne Elementary School
Standard public school
275 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
George H Gerke Elementary School
Standard public school
247 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Pennyroyal Elementary School
Standard public school
244 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
William C Schenck Elementary School
Standard public school
212 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~218 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hunter Elementary School
How many students attend Hunter Elementary School?
Hunter Elementary School has 218 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Franklin, OH. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hunter Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hunter Elementary School is 10.9:1, which is 40% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 31% lower 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 Hunter Elementary School?
18.2% of students at Hunter Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hunter Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hunter Elementary School is White at 79.4% of enrollment, in Franklin, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hunter Elementary School?
Hunter Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 School rank among elementary schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Hunter Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Franklin, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Franklin on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin City?
Besides Hunter Elementary School, Franklin City also operates Franklin High School (676 students), Franklin Junior High School (617 students), and Anthony Wayne Elementary School (275 students). See the Franklin City district page for the complete list.