Caleb Dustin Hunking School

1,062 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Caleb Dustin Hunking School, located at 480 South Main Street in Haverhill, Massachusetts, is a prominent public school serving students in grades pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Haverhill Public School district, the facility is a modern, purpose-built campus designed to foster academic growth and community engagement. The school is known for its relatively large student body and its commitment to providing a comprehensive educational experience that bridges the gap between elementary and middle school preparation.

Academically, the Hunking School emphasizes a rigorous curriculum aligned with state standards, integrating core subjects like mathematics, science, and literacy with enrichment opportunities. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive environment that prioritizes social-emotional learning alongside academic achievement. Through its focus on collaboration and character development, the Hunking School strives to prepare its diverse student population for the transition to high school and success in their future academic endeavors.

1,062

Total Students

84.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Caleb Dustin Hunking School
Demographic	Student Count
White	592
Hispanic	351
Black	66
Asian	19
Two or More	34

White
592 (55.7%)
Hispanic
351 (33.1%)
Black
66 (6.2%)
Two or More
34 (3.2%)
Asian
19 (1.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Haverhill
Phone:	(978)374-5787
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,062
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 170

Grade 6 145

Grade 7 179

Grade 8 157