Serving 60 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sidney C. Huntington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- 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 grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 80% 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 Mascot
Galena Hawk
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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