Huffman Elementary School in Anchorage, AK serves 325 students from prekindergarten to grade 6 with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the district average of 16:1.
Math proficiency is 68%, significantly higher than the state average of 32% and district average of 37%, maintaining a top 5% ranking in Alaska.
Reading proficiency stands at 62%, higher than the state average of 29% and district average of 34%, reflecting strong reading performance relative to state and district levels.
Science proficiency is between 80% and 84%, markedly higher than the state average of 38% and district average of 40%, ranking in the top 1% statewide.
Enrollment declined from 506 students in 2002 to 325 students in 2023, and the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch has increased to 14% in 2023, indicating growing socioeconomic diversity in this Anchorage public elementary school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Huffman Elementary serves the west part of Anchorage, AK, covering an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the attendance zone is around 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Huffman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Huffman Elementary School's student population of 268 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
268 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning, Growing, Achieving Together
School Rankings
Huffman Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Huffman Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8 out of 441 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
6%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.6%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Huffman Elementary School's ranking?
Huffman Elementary School is ranked #8 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Huffman Elementary School often compared to?
Huffman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like O'malley Elementary School, Spring Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Huffman Elementary School?
268 students attend Huffman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Huffman Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Huffman Elementary School?
Huffman Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Huffman Elementary School offer ?
Huffman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Huffman Elementary School part of?
Huffman Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.
In what neighborhood is Huffman Elementary School located?
Huffman Elementary School is located in the Huffman And O Malley neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. There are 3 other public schools located in Huffman And O Malley.
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