Serving 627 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hunters Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 627 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hunters Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hunters Creek Elementary School's student population of 627 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
627 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Hunters Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hunters Creek Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1960 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)38%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
29%
21%
Black
23%
25%
White
35%
43%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hunters Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Hunters Creek Elementary School is ranked #1960 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Hunters Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Hunters Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Hunters Creek Elementary School?
627 students attend Hunters Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Hunters Creek Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hunters Creek Elementary School?
Hunters Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hunters Creek Elementary School offer ?
Hunters Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hunters Creek Elementary School part of?
Hunters Creek Elementary School is part of Onslow County Schools.
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