- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Corbin, KY
Hunter Hills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hunter Hills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210321000715
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hunter Hills Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Corbin · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 79.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hunter Hills Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hunter Hills Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Corbin, KY.
School address
District: Laurel County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210321000715 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Hunter Hills Elementary School grew from 568 students in 2022-23 to 603 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 210321000715 · Corbin, KY Other · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 15.8:1 · 79.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: North Laurel High School (1,252 students)
Hunter Hills Elementary School grew from 568 students in 2022-23 to 603 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Hunter Hills Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Laurel H
North Laurel High School
1,252 students
- South Laurel H
South Laurel High School
1,119 students
- North Laurel M
North Laurel Middle School
970 students
- South Laurel M
South Laurel Middle School
837 students
- This school
Hunter Hills Elementary School
617 students
- London Element
London Elementary School
592 students
What this shows Hunter Hills Elementary School reports 617 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hunter Hills Elementary School compares
Hunter Hills Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.0% | ▲ 33% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 23% | - | - |
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.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$12,611
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, Hunter Hills Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laurel County reports $12,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hunter Hills Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Laurel High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Laurel High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Laurel Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Laurel Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| London Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hunter Hills Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 970
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Corbin
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Oak Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
669 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Lynn Camp Elementary School
Standard public school
501 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Lynn Camp Middle High School
Standard public school
447 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Corbin School of Innovation
Alternative education program
173 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Corbin Preschool
Standard public school
106 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Corbin Educational Center
Alternative education program
33 students 5.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~617 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hunter Hills Elementary School
How many students attend Hunter Hills Elementary School?
Hunter Hills Elementary School has 617 students enrolled. It is a public school in Corbin, KY. CCD year-over-year: 568 (2022-23) → 603 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hunter Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hunter Hills Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Kentucky 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 Hills Elementary School?
79.0% of students at Hunter Hills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hunter Hills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hunter Hills Elementary School is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Corbin, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hunter Hills Elementary School?
Hunter Hills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Hills Elementary School rank among schools in Corbin?
By Resource Investment Index, Hunter Hills Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Corbin, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Corbin on the city page.
What other schools are in Laurel County?
Besides Hunter Hills Elementary School, Laurel County also operates North Laurel High School (1,252 students), South Laurel High School (1,119 students), and North Laurel Middle School (970 students). See the Laurel County district page for the complete list.