Enrollment
617
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hunter Hills Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hunter Hills Elementary School
Hunter Hills Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Corbin, Kentucky, enrolling 617 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 79.0% of students qualify for free meals, 33% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 617 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 208 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #105.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 309 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Corbin's public schools, it stands alongside Oak Grove Elementary School (669 students): Hunter Hills Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 17.2:1).
Laurel County also operates North Laurel High School (1,252 students) and South Laurel High School (1,119 students) alongside Hunter Hills 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 Hunter Hills Elementary School compares
Hunter Hills Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,261
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laurel County, which includes Hunter Hills Elementary School.
$11,261
Per student
-15%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 60.7%
Federal 17.9%
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 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
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~617 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hunter Hills Elementary School a good school?
Hunter Hills Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 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.
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