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R. B. Hunt Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

177^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 92% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

R. B. Hunt Elementary School in St. Augustine, FL, is a high-performing public school serving 540 students from Pre-K through 5th grade on Anastasia Island, part of the highly-rated St. Johns County School District.

This school stands out for its consistent academic excellence, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger every year since 2015-2016. In the most recent testing year, R. B. Hunt outperformed the district average in 6 out of 7 tested categories, with particularly strong results in 5th grade: 86% proficiency in ELA, 84% in math, and 78% in science. These scores are significantly higher than many nearby schools. For example, while Ketterlinus Elementary School (4-star) and Otis A. Mason Elementary School (4-star) are strong performers, R. B. Hunt consistently achieves top-tier results that set it apart. The school also has a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 14.3%, far below the district average of 20.1% and the state average of 31.4%. This is a key differentiator, as schools like Osceola Elementary School (26.7%) and Crookshank Elementary School (30.6%) have rates more than double that of R. B. Hunt.

What makes R. B. Hunt particularly interesting is its efficiency. It achieves these top results with a lower per-student spending of $10,466, which is less than the district average and significantly less than schools like Ketterlinus ($14,594) and James A. Webster Elementary School ($14,142). This suggests that factors beyond funding—such as a strong school culture, effective teaching, and high parental involvement—are powerful drivers of its success. While its state ranking has slightly dipped from a peak of 58th in 2018-2019 to 177th currently, it remains in the top 10% of all Florida elementary schools. For parents seeking a school with a proven track record of academic excellence, low absenteeism, and efficient operations, R. B. Hunt is a standout choice in the St. Augustine area.

540

Students ?

15.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,466

Per pupil spending ?

29.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

125 Magnolia Dr
St Augustine, FL 32080

(904) 547-7960

District: St. Johns

Students who attend R. B. Hunt Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sebastian Middle School
High:	St. Augustine High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.2%

Hispanic:

8.1%

Two or more races:

6.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 96th percentile in 2016 → 92nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (81% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of Florida elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in St. Johns

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school81%

District avg76%

Florida avg62%

177^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 8%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From top 4% (2016) to top 8% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 28Elementary Schools in the St. Johns

4^th of 70St. Johns among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	88.3	177 of 2240	92.1%	★★★★★
2025	91.9	108 of 2258	95.2%	★★★★★
2024	93.1	89 of 2256	96.1%	★★★★★
2023	93.4	83 of 2240	96.3%	★★★★★
2022	89.6	200 of 2219	91.0%	★★★★★
2021	92.0	123 of 2247	94.5%	★★★★★
2019	93.6	58 of 2182	97.3%	★★★★★
2018	89.7	158 of 2118	92.5%	★★★★★
2017	92.8	79 of 2112	96.3%	★★★★★
2016	93.4	83 of 2087	96.0%	★★★★★
2014	90.5	136 of 2064	93.4%	★★★★★
2013	90.5	135 of 2029	93.3%	★★★★★
2012	88.5	166 of 1984	91.6%	★★★★★
2011	81.5	317 of 1985	84.0%	★★★★☆
2010	80.6	307 of 1919	84.0%	★★★★☆
2009	67.2	603 of 1847	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	72.3	480 of 1789	73.2%	★★★★☆
2007	76.3	386 of 1786	78.4%	★★★★☆
2006	81.5	281 of 1688	83.4%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math82%+18 vs state

English Language Arts82%+22 vs state

Science78%+18 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)					FAST Math (2026)					Statewide Science Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
R. B. Hunt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	125 Magnolia Dr	St Augustine	32080	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-7960	540	35	15.6	29.3%	444 (82.2%)	5 (0.9%)	44 (8.1%)	10 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (6.5%)	88.3	177^th of 2240 public elementary schools	92.1%		91.9	108^th of 2258 public elementary schools	95.2%	69	79.0	79.0	86.0			85.0	76.0	84.0			78.0		$10,466	$309	$10,157
Ketterlinus Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	67 Orange St	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-8540	405	32	12.6	44.9%	288 (71.1%)	34 (8.4%)	51 (12.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.4%)	76.4	466^th of 2240 public elementary schools	79.2%		79.2	421^st of 2258 public elementary schools	81.4%	45	66.0	69.0	79.0			74.0	78.0	78.0			66.0		$14,594	$938	$13,655
St. Augustine Public Montessori School	Public, Charter	K-6	7a Williams St	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	St. Johns	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 342-5350	133	1	133.0	5.3%	89 (66.9%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (22.6%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (9.8%)	34	1559^th of 2240 public elementary schools	30.4%		40.2	1356^th of 2258 public elementary schools	39.9%	203	74.0	62.0	57.0			47.0	46.0	36.0			29.0		$13,236	$00	$13,236
Deaf Elementary School (Fsdb)	Public	PK, KG-5	207 San Marco Ave	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	Deaf/Blind	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 827-2500	97	18	5.3	67.0%	52 (53.6%)	15 (15.5%)	18 (18.6%)	6 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.2%)	0.3	2234^th of 2240 public elementary schools	0.3%		0.4	2253^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	0.2%	19	13.0	4.0	6.0			25.0	8.0	6.0			0.0		$47,918	$2,615	$45,303
Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb)	Public	PK, KG-8	207 San Marco Ave	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	Deaf/Blind	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 827-2700	65	17	3.8	47.7%	32 (49.2%)	15 (23.1%)	14 (21.5%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.6%)								(n/a)				60.0	60.0				50.0	55.0		30.0	$47,918	$2,615	$45,303
Osceola Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1605 Osceola Elementary Rd	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 547-3780	639	49	13.0	65.7%	361 (56.5%)	140 (21.9%)	79 (12.4%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (8.0%)	68.6	665^th of 2240 public elementary schools	70.3%		76.1	492^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	78.2%	173	73.0	64.0	66.0			78.0	69.0	71.0			61.0		$13,818	$1,569	$12,248
Crookshank Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1455 N Whitney St	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 547-7840	705	53	13.3	62.4%	413 (58.6%)	126 (17.9%)	89 (12.6%)	8 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	68 (9.6%)	55.3	1011^th of 2240 public elementary schools	54.9%		60.1	881^st of 2258 public elementary schools	61.0%	130	69.0	52.0	77.0			71.0	66.0	57.0			49.0		$12,683	$1,074	$11,609
James A. Webster Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	420 N Orange St	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 547-3860	586	47	12.4	71.0%	285 (48.6%)	154 (26.3%)	78 (13.3%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (11.1%)	38.3	1447^th of 2240 public elementary schools	35.4%		56	974^th of 2258 public elementary schools	56.9%	473	56.0	58.0	63.0			54.0	61.0	49.0			40.0		$14,142	$1,279	$12,864
St. Johns Virtual Instruction Program K-8	Public, Virtual	K-8	2980 Collins Ave	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	Yes	No	(904) 547-8500	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Otis A. Mason Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	207 Mason Manatee Way	St Augustine	32086	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-8440	731	53	13.7	48.3%	480 (65.7%)	77 (10.5%)	97 (13.3%)	23 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	51 (7.0%)	81.9	341^st of 2240 public elementary schools	84.8%		83	334^th of 2258 public elementary schools	85.2%	7	82.0	69.0	74.0			79.0	77.0	77.0			79.0		$11,005	$602	$10,403

Frequently Asked Questions about R. B. Hunt Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of R. B. Hunt Elementary School?

Students at R. B. Hunt Elementary School are 82% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend R. B. Hunt Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 540 students attended R. B. Hunt Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of R. B. Hunt Elementary School attend?

Students who attend R. B. Hunt Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sebastian Middle School
High : St. Augustine High School

What district is R. B. Hunt Elementary School in?

St. Johns

Is R. B. Hunt Elementary School a good school?

Yes. R. B. Hunt Elementary School ranks in the top 7.9% of Florida elementary schools.

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