Hunt Elementary School

www.jpsk12.org

366 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hunt Elementary School, located at 1143 North Brown Street in Jackson, Michigan, is a key part of the Jackson Public Schools (JPS) district. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for elementary-aged students, emphasizing academic growth, literacy, and social-emotional development. As part of the broader JPS system, Hunt Elementary aligns its curriculum with district-wide standards intended to prepare students for middle school and long-term academic success.

The school is deeply integrated into the Jackson neighborhood, acting as a hub for both families and students. Through its official website, http://www.jpsk12.org, parents and community members can access resources regarding school policies, district news, and administrative information. By fostering a supportive learning environment, Hunt Elementary strives to create a structured yet inclusive atmosphere that encourages student engagement and community involvement within the Jackson area.

366

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hunt Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	116
Hispanic	38
Black	122
Asian	1
Two or More	85
American Indian	4

Black
122 (33.3%)
White
116 (31.7%)
Two or More
85 (23.2%)
Hispanic
38 (10.4%)
American Indian
4 (1.1%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Jackson Public Schools
Phone:	(517)841-2610
Website:	http://www.jpsk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	366
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	328
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 90

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 53