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#153 of 412 schools in AK
Top 37% in state
Houghtaling Elementary
Elementary School · Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District · Ketchikan, AK
A Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
333 Schoenbar Rd, Ketchikan, AK 99901
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Houghtaling Elementary score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 55 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Houghtaling Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,398/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ketchikan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,155
Median home value
$379,000
Median rent
$1,388/mo
College educated
27%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast TrackEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Ketchikan Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–8 | 1.8 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | PK–6 | 1.8 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Fawn Mountain ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–6 | Not available | 223 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 9
- District spending per student
- $23,131NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Houghtaling Elementary is listed in Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Houghtaling Elementary
Houghtaling Elementary is a public elementary school in Ketchikan, AK, part of Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District, serving approximately 289 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #153 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Houghtaling Elementary
What grades does Houghtaling Elementary serve?
Houghtaling Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Houghtaling Elementary?
Houghtaling Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 289 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houghtaling Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Houghtaling Elementary is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Houghtaling Elementary rank in AK?
Houghtaling Elementary ranks #153 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Houghtaling Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Houghtaling Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Houghtaling Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Houghtaling Elementary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Houghtaling Elementary a charter school?
No, Houghtaling Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Houghtaling Elementary a Title I school?
No, Houghtaling Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Houghtaling Elementary?
58.1% of students at Houghtaling Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 289
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough
- Phone
- (907) 225-4128
- Area population (ZIP 99901)
- 13,875
- Area median age
- 40.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99901; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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