School overview
At a glance
Reported students
287
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
23
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska elementary enrollment
48th percentile
Compared with 161 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
175
Hermon Hutchens Elementary: 287 reported students.
State peer staffing position
15th percentile
12.5:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Hermon Hutchens Elementary
Hermon Hutchens Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Valdez. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Valdez City School District. NCES reports 287 students for 2024–25.
Among 161 elementary schools in Alaska with comparable records, this school is close in size than the reported median of 290 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (66.9%) and multiracial (15%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Hermon Hutchens Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 23 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?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 26.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.9%
- Hispanic5.6%
- Black0.3%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native10.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial15%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Valdez City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Valdez High School
High · Grades 09–12
175 reported students
George H. Gilson Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
143 reported students