Hunter Elementary

hunteres.wcpss.net/

658 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hunter Elementary School, located in downtown Raleigh, is a proud member of the Wake County Public School System. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its focus on cultivating a supportive and inclusive learning environment. As a neighborhood school situated in the heart of the city, Hunter plays an active role in the local community, fostering strong connections between students, families, and residents of the surrounding area.

Academically, Hunter Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet the unique needs of its students. The school places a significant priority on academic growth, social-emotional development, and the integration of modern educational practices. By providing a blend of rigorous instruction and enrichment opportunities, Hunter aims to prepare its students for future success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning within a safe and nurturing campus culture.

658

Total Students

52.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hunter Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	342
Hispanic	44
Black	195
Asian	45
Two or More	32

White
342 (52.0%)
Black
195 (29.6%)
Asian
45 (6.8%)
Hispanic
44 (6.7%)
Two or More
32 (4.9%)

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:	Wake County Schools
Phone:	(919)856-7676
Website:	http://hunteres.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	658
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	200
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 22

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 116

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hunter Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	22
Kindergarten	94
Grade 1	111
Grade 2	103
Grade 3	102
Grade 4	110
Grade 5	116

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hunter Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	319	48.5%
Male	339	51.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)