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Caleb Dustin Hunking School

480 So. Main Street, Haverhill, MA 01835 · (978) 374-5787 · Essex County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL1,062 STUDENTS
Enrollment
1,062
Elementary
DISTRICT 443 · STATE 381
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
85 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.3:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
1
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
74
Grade 1
85
Grade 2
84
Grade 3
84
Grade 4
84
Grade 5
170
Grade 6
145
Grade 7
179
Grade 8
157
Student demographics
White
59256%
DISTRICT 41% · STATE 51%
Hispanic
35133%
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 26%
Black
666%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 10%
Asian
192%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 7%
Two+
343%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
53851%
Female
52449%

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Test scores

MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts
35.0%
MA avg 43.8% . -5.0pp since 2017
Math
43.0%
MA avg 42.2% . +3.0pp since 2017
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
1,062
+35 (+3%) vs 2017
% White
56%
was 72%
% Hispanic
33%
was 20%
% Black
6%
was 4%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Caleb Dustin Hunking School

Caleb Dustin Hunking School operates as a roomy elementary campus in Haverhill, Massachusetts, operated by Haverhill. Current enrollment sits at 1,062 students spanning grades K through 8. Compared to the state average of about 381 students per school, that is 179% above typical.

Across the 16 schools in Haverhill (7,940 students total), Caleb Dustin Hunking School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Caleb Dustin Hunking School records that the largest single group is White, at 56% of enrollment. The remainder consists of 33% Hispanic, 6% Black, 3% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 68% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

On the resource side, On paper, Caleb Dustin Hunking School has 85 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.6:1. The state averages about 12.2:1, putting this campus right in line with peers.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for Essex County put the typical household earns roughly $101,883 per year, about 43% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Essex County's 221 public schools (combined enrollment of about 113,427 students), Caleb Dustin Hunking School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Moody, roughly 0.6 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a commuter-belt setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Caleb Dustin Hunking School's enrollment has grew 3% since 2018, when it stood at 1,027 (now 1,062). Over the same period, the White share edged down from 72% to 56%.

In the discussion threads here, members of the Caleb Dustin Hunking School community share and discuss sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Essex County at a glance

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Population
813,054
Census ACS
Median income
$101,883
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
221
113,427 students

Quick facts

School name
Caleb Dustin Hunking School
District
Haverhill
Address
480 So. Main Street, Haverhill, MA 01835
Phone
(978) 374-5787
County
Essex County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–08
Total enrollment
1,062
Teachers (FTE)
85
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
250597002881
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Caleb Dustin Hunking School
How large is Caleb Dustin Hunking School?
Caleb Dustin Hunking School enrolls approximately 1,062 students in grades KG-08.
Is Caleb Dustin Hunking School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Caleb Dustin Hunking School is an elementary school covering grades KG-08.
How many teachers does Caleb Dustin Hunking School have?
Caleb Dustin Hunking School employs 85 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.6:1.
How diverse is Caleb Dustin Hunking School?
Caleb Dustin Hunking School reports a student body of 56% White, 33% Hispanic, 6% Black, 2% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is Caleb Dustin Hunking School in?
Caleb Dustin Hunking School is part of Haverhill.
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