Hunter Elementary
Fairbanks, AK · Elementary School · Grades -1-5
Performance Overview
About This School
Hunter Elementary is a elementary school located in Fairbanks, Alaska. The school serves 363 students in grades -1-5.
With a DataScore of 54/100 (C), Hunter Elementary performs at the state average for Alaska. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hunter Elementary has a DataScore of 54/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Hunter Elementary has 363 students enrolled in grades -1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.3:1.
Yes, Hunter Elementary is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +38, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Hunter Elementary is part of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District in Fairbanks, Alaska. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.