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Hunter Elementary School

1018 E Davie St
Raleigh, NC 27601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Lucille Hunter GT/ AIG Basics Magnet Elementary School, also known as Hunter Magnet Elementary School, formerly Lucille Hunter School, is a historically black elementary school for academically intellectually gifted students in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina.
Serving 630 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hunter Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 630 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 20% in NC
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hunter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Hunter Elementary School's student population of 630 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
630 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1927

School Rankings

Hunter Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hunter Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#453 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
68%
51%
66%
50%
75-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
28%
25%
White
53%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hunter Elementary School's ranking?
Hunter Elementary School is ranked #453 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Hunter Elementary School?
630 students attend Hunter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Hunter Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hunter Elementary School?
Hunter Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hunter Elementary School offer ?
Hunter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hunter Elementary School part of?
Hunter Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Hunter Elementary School located?
Hunter Elementary School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 12 other public schools located in Downtown.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 630 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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