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Hunter Elementary

1630 Gillam Way, Fairbanks, AK, 99701

About Hunter Elementary

Hunter Elementary is a public school in Fairbanks, Alaska that serves students in grades PK–5. The school is in a small city in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. Hunter Elementary has 378 students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, which is better than the average for the district. There are 22 full-time equivalent teachers at the school, and one full-time school counselor helps meet students' academic and social-emotional needs. USA News says that 12% of students at Hunter Elementary did well enough in math to be considered proficient, and 17% did well enough in reading to be considered proficient. There are 51% female students and 49% male students in the school. About 71% of the students come from low-income families. Hunter Elementary's main goal is to create a supportive learning environment that balances academics with social and emotional growth. The school wants to help students grow, become more resilient, and get involved in the community. This makes it a good place for both academic and personal growth.

Hunter Elementary Contact Information

Address

1630 Gillam Way, Fairbanks, AK, 99701

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Phone

(907) 456-5775

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 12%
Reading 17%
State average proficiency is 12% in Math and 17% in Reading.
22
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
378
Total Students
$67738
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 113 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Hunter Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 23.54%
Asian 3.44%
Hispanic 12.96%
Black 6.08%
Two+ Races 24.6%
Native Am. 24.87%
White
23.54%
Asian
3.44%
Hispanic
12.96%
Black
6.08%
Two+ Races
24.6%
Native Am.
24.87%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 378
51.32%
194 Female
48.68%
184 Male

Student Population

378 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

378 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

There is a lot of excitement at Hunter Elementary in Fairbanks, Alaska! Recently, the school held a free event called the Family Learning Adventure: Math & Reading Rally, which brought families together for a morning of fun and learning. The event had childcare for kids 3 and up, snacks, games, and activities, which made it a great way for families to get to know the school community.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of atmosphere does Hunter Elementary offer?

Ans. Hunter Elementary is a friendly place where students are encouraged to learn, grow, and build their confidence.

Q2: What does the school do to help students be creative?

Ans. Classroom activities that let students explore ideas and say what they think help them think creatively.

Q3. Do teachers tell students to work together?

Ans. Group projects and cooperative learning help students build teamwork and communication skills.

Q4. What does the school do to make sure students are happy?

Ans. Staff focus on emotional support, respectful behavior, and creating a caring school culture.

Q5. How do parents get information?

Ans. Parents get news through newsletters, meetings, and talking directly to teachers.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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