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Houghtaling Elementary School

2940 Baranof
Ketchikan, AK 99901

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Houghtaling Elementary School serves 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.

Houghtaling Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 349 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in AK
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Houghtaling Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

School Overview

Houghtaling Elementary School's student population of 349 students has declined by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Total Students

349 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Houghtaling Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Houghtaling Elementary School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AK)

Overall Testing Rank

#196 out of 443 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Houghtaling Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Houghtaling Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-44%

44%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Houghtaling Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Houghtaling Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

30%

22%

This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Houghtaling Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Asian

19%

Hispanic

Black

White

40%

47%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Houghtaling Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

13%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.71

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

49%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Houghtaling Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Houghtaling Elementary School's ranking?

Houghtaling Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).

How many students attend Houghtaling Elementary School?

349 students attend Houghtaling Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

40% of Houghtaling Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are American Indian, 19% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Houghtaling Elementary School?

Houghtaling Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 13:1.

What grades does Houghtaling Elementary School offer ?

Houghtaling Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6

What school district is Houghtaling Elementary School part of?

Houghtaling Elementary School is part of Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 349 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education