At a glance
Reported students
65
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
12.07
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
5.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska elementary enrollment
6th percentile
Compared with 161 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
125
Sidney C. Huntington Elementary: 65 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
5.4:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 51
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6.45
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.9:1
What the reported data says about Sidney C. Huntington Elementary
Sidney C. Huntington Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Galena. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Galena City School District. NCES reports 65 students for 2024–25.
Among 161 elementary schools in Alaska with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 290 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 6th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 5.4:1, below the Alaska median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are American Indian or Alaska Native (83.1%) and White (12.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 5.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Sidney C. Huntington Elementary
- 1How do the reported 5.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 12.07 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 5.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12.3%
- Hispanic0%
- Black0%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native83.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Galena City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sidney C. Huntington Jr/Sr High School
High · Grades 07–12
42 reported students
Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA)
High · Grades 09–12
185 reported students
Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA)
Other · Grades PK–12
7,876 reported students
Public schools near Sidney C. Huntington Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney C. Huntington Jr/Sr High School High · Galena City School District | 07–12 | 42 | under 0.1 mi |
| Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA) High · Galena City School District | 09–12 | 185 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sidney C. Huntington Elementary
What grades does Sidney C. Huntington Elementary serve?
Sidney C. Huntington Elementary reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Galena City School District.
How many students attend Sidney C. Huntington Elementary?
Sidney C. Huntington Elementary reported 65 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 6th percentile among 161 Alaska elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 51 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sidney C. Huntington Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 5.4:1, based on 65 students and 12.07 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alaska median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sidney C. Huntington Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sidney C. Huntington Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Galena City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sidney C. Huntington Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
81.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sidney C. Huntington Elementary in?
Sidney C. Huntington Elementary is part of Galena City School District, based in Galena, AK, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sidney C. Huntington Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sidney C. Huntington Jr/Sr High School (under 0.1 mi), Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA) (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.