Sidney C.
Huntington Elementary School in Galena, AK serves 60 students from Pre–K to grade 6 with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the state average ratio for elementary schools.
Math proficiency is 20%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32% and the Galena City School District average of 40%, showing consistently low math performance in recent years.
Reading proficiency stands at 20%, below the state average of 29% and district average of 47%, indicating reading scores in the bottom 50% statewide.
Science proficiency is 50%, higher than the state average of 38% and ranking in the top 30% statewide for this subject.
Enrollment declined from 89 students in 2002 to 60 in 2023, while eligibility for free lunch has increased sharply to 93% in 2023, signifying significant socioeconomic changes in this rural Alaska elementary school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sidney C. Huntington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Sidney C. Huntington Elementary School's student population of 60 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
60 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sidney C. Huntington Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sidney C. Huntington Elementary School is 0.28, 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
#286 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
84%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
13%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
3%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Galena Hawk
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sidney C. Huntington Elementary School's ranking?
Sidney C. Huntington Elementary School is ranked #286 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Sidney C. Huntington Elementary School?
60 students attend Sidney C. Huntington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Sidney C. Huntington Elementary School students are American Indian, 13% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sidney C. Huntington Elementary School?
Sidney C. Huntington Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sidney C. Huntington Elementary School offer ?
Sidney C. Huntington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sidney C. Huntington Elementary School part of?
Sidney C. Huntington Elementary School is part of Galena City School District.
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