- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Coral Springs, FL
James S. Hunt Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for James S. Hunt Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018000267
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James S. Hunt Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #10 of 13
- schools in Coral Springs · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 73.9%
- free-lunch eligible
James S. Hunt Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James S. Hunt Elementary School ranks #10 of 13 schools in Coral Springs, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018000267 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
James S. Hunt Elementary School held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 120018000267 · Coral Springs, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 15.5:1 · 73.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
James S. Hunt Elementary School held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
James S. Hunt Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cypress Bay Hi
Cypress Bay High School
4,579 students
- Western High S
Western High School
3,510 students
- Marjory Stonem
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
3,089 students
- Coral Glades H
Coral Glades High School
2,843 students
- West Broward H
West Broward High School
2,492 students
- This school 482
James S. Hunt Elementary School
482 students
What this shows James S. Hunt Elementary School reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How James S. Hunt Elementary School compares
James S. Hunt Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.9% | ▲ 42% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 39% in Florida - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.1%
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
$12,121
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 482 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 60.8%
Hispanic or Latino 32.6%
White 3.5%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, James S. Hunt Elementary School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James S. Hunt Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James S. Hunt Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,510
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,843
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~482 students)
Frequently asked questions about James S. Hunt Elementary School
How many students attend James S. Hunt Elementary School?
James S. Hunt Elementary School has 482 students enrolled. It is a public school in Coral Springs, FL. CCD year-over-year: 502 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James S. Hunt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at James S. Hunt Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% 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 James S. Hunt Elementary School?
73.9% of students at James S. Hunt Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James S. Hunt Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at James S. Hunt Elementary School is African American at 60.8% of enrollment, in Coral Springs, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James S. Hunt Elementary School?
James S. Hunt Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 James S. Hunt Elementary School rank among schools in Coral Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, James S. Hunt Elementary School ranks #10 of 13 schools in Coral Springs, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Coral Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides James S. Hunt Elementary School, Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students), Western High School (3,510 students), and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (3,089 students). See the Broward district page for the complete list.