Houghtaling Elementary School
Tel:
(907)225-4128
- Houghtaling Elementary School serves 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 46% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 46% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53%.
School Overview
- Houghtaling Elementary School's student population of 392 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 392 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Houghtaling Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Houghtaling Elementary School is 0.69, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 35% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 34% | 23% |
| Asian | 18% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 41% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Houghtaling Elementary School is Fast Track (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Fast Track (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Fast Track (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ketchikan Fast Track Grades: K-12 | 64 students
0.0 miles
2931 Baranof Ave
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907)225-2128 0.0 K-12 64 - Ketchikan Revilla Jr/sr High School Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 101 students
0.1 miles
3131 Baranof Ave
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907)225-6681 0.1 7-12 101 - Ketchikan Ketchikan High School Grades: 9-12 | 607 students
0.2 miles
2610 4th Ave
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907)225-9815 0.2 9-12 607 - Ketchikan Fawn Mountain Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 288 students
0.9 miles
400 Old Homestead Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907)228-2200 0.9 PK-6 288 - Ketchikan Ketchikan Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 186 students
1.7 miles
410 Schoenbar
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907)225-8568 1.7 K-8 186
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