Serving 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Houghtaling Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% 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: 289 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in AK
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Houghtaling Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Houghtaling Elementary School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Houghtaling Elementary School is ranked #175 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Houghtaling Elementary School?
289 students attend Houghtaling Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Houghtaling Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are American Indian, 15% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Houghtaling Elementary School?
Houghtaling Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Houghtaling Elementary School offer ?
Houghtaling Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Houghtaling Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 289 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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