- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Flemington, NJ
Robert Hunter Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Robert Hunter Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340519002988
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Hunter Elementary School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Flemington · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.6:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 14.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Hunter Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Hunter Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Flemington, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 340519002988 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Robert Hunter Elementary School held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 340519002988 · Flemington, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 8.6:1 · 14.9% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: J.P. Case Middle School (730 students)
Robert Hunter Elementary School held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Robert Hunter Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- J.P. Case Midd
J.P. Case Middle School
730 students
- Reading-Flemin
Reading-Fleming Intermediate School
719 students
- Copper Hill El
Copper Hill Elementary School
572 students
- Francis a. Des
Francis a. Desmares Elementary School
421 students
- This school
Robert Hunter Elementary School
406 students
- Barley Sheaf E
Barley Sheaf Elementary School
376 students
What this shows Robert Hunter Elementary School reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert Hunter Elementary School compares
Robert Hunter Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.6:1 | ▼ 27% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 50% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 11% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$25,140
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
Asian 12.3%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Robert Hunter Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Flemington-Raritan Regional School District reports $25,140 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert Hunter Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Case Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reading-Fleming Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Copper Hill Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Francis a. Desmares Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barley Sheaf Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Hunter Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~406 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Robert Hunter Elementary School
How many students attend Robert Hunter Elementary School?
Robert Hunter Elementary School has 406 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Flemington, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Hunter Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Hunter Elementary School is 8.6:1, which is 27% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 45% 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 Robert Hunter Elementary School?
14.9% of students at Robert Hunter Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Hunter Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Robert Hunter Elementary School is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Flemington, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Hunter Elementary School?
Robert Hunter Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 Robert Hunter Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Flemington?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Hunter Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Flemington, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Flemington on the city page.
What other schools are in Flemington-Raritan Regional School District?
Besides Robert Hunter Elementary School, Flemington-Raritan Regional School District also operates J.P. Case Middle School (730 students), Reading-Fleming Intermediate School (719 students), and Copper Hill Elementary School (572 students). See the Flemington-Raritan Regional School District district page for the complete list.