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Huffman Elementary School vs. O'malley Elementary School

Should you attend Huffman Elementary School or O'malley Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Huffman Elementary School
12000 Lorraine St
Anchorage, AK 99516
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
O'malley Elementary School
11100 Rockridge Dr
Anchorage, AK 99516
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

O'malley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
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.
Serving 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, O'malley Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
325 students
374 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Huffman Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at O'malley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Huffman Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at O'malley Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Huffman Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at O'malley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Huffman Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Anchorage School District and the state of Alaska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at O'malley Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Anchorage School District and the state of Alaska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#8 out of 441 schools in AK
(Top 5%)
#18 out of 441 schools in AK
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Huffman Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of O'malley Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
68%
(Top 5% in AK)
60-64%
(Top 5% in AK)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Huffman Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Anchorage School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at O'malley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Anchorage School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
62%
(Top 5% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 10% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Huffman Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Anchorage School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at O'malley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Anchorage School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 1% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Top 5% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Huffman Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of O'malley Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
31
58
Grade 1 Students
52
60
Grade 2 Students
39
51
Grade 3 Students
47
59
Grade 4 Students
46
55
Grade 5 Students
58
43
Grade 6 Students
52
48

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Huffman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at O'malley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Huffman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at O'malley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Huffman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at O'malley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Huffman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at O'malley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
66%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Huffman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at O'malley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Huffman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at O'malley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Two or more races
15%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Huffman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at O'malley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.54
0.47
This chart showcases the diversity score of Huffman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Anchorage School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of O'malley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Anchorage School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Huffman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Anchorage School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at O'malley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Anchorage School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Huffman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Anchorage School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at O'malley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Anchorage School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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