At a glance
Reported students
310
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska elementary enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 161 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
204
Houghtaling Elementary: 310 reported students.
State peer staffing position
10th percentile
11.9:1 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
- 325
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.8:1
What the reported data says about Houghtaling Elementary
Houghtaling Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Ketchikan. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District. NCES reports 310 students for 2024–25.
Among 161 elementary schools in Alaska with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 290 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, 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 White (42.3%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (33.2%). English learners represent 10.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Houghtaling Elementary
- 1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 26 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 22.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White42.3%
- Hispanic1%
- Black0.6%
- Asian14.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native33.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.3%
- Multiracial7.1%
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 Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Fawn Mountain Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–03
210 reported students
Point Higgins School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
204 reported students
Ketchikan Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
190 reported students
Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
140 reported students
Schoenbar Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
252 reported students
Revilla Jr/Sr High School
High · Grades 07–12
110 reported students
Public schools near Houghtaling 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revilla Jr/Sr High School High · Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | 07–12 | 110 | under 0.1 mi |
| Ketchikan High School High · Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | 09–12 | 551 | 0.2 mi |
| Ketchikan Charter School Elementary · Charter · Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | KG–08 | 190 | 1.8 mi |
| Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School Elementary · Charter · Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | PK–06 | 140 | 1.8 mi |
| Fawn Mountain Elementary Elementary · Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | PK–03 | 210 | 5.4 mi |
| Point Higgins School Elementary · Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | PK–03 | 204 | 9.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Houghtaling Elementary
What grades does Houghtaling Elementary serve?
Houghtaling Elementary reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District.
How many students attend Houghtaling Elementary?
Houghtaling Elementary reported 310 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 59th percentile among 161 Alaska elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 325 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Houghtaling Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 310 students and 26 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 Houghtaling Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Houghtaling Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Houghtaling Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
52.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Houghtaling Elementary in?
Houghtaling Elementary is part of Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District, based in Ketchikan, AK, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Houghtaling Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Revilla Jr/Sr High School (under 0.1 mi), Ketchikan High School (0.2 mi), Ketchikan Charter School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.