- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Valdez, AK
Hermon Hutchens Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hermon Hutchens Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020078000495
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hermon Hutchens Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Alaska schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Valdez · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 27.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hermon Hutchens Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hermon Hutchens Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Valdez, AK.
School address
District: Valdez City School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020078000495 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Hermon Hutchens Elementary shrank from 302 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (-11.6%).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 020078000495 · Valdez, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 11:1 · 27.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Valdez High School (175 students)
Hermon Hutchens Elementary shrank from 302 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (-11.6%). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Hermon Hutchens Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hermon Hutchens Elementary
287 students
- Valdez High Sc
Valdez High School
175 students
- George H. Gils
George H. Gilson Middle School
143 students
- Valdez Home Sc 50
Valdez Home School
50 students
What this shows Hermon Hutchens Elementary reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hermon Hutchens Elementary compares
Hermon Hutchens Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.2% | ▼ 56% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 26% in Alaska - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,093
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.9%
Two or More 15.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Hermon Hutchens Elementary is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Valdez City School District reports $26,093 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hermon Hutchens Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valdez High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George H. Gilson Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valdez Home School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hermon Hutchens Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- 50:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Valdez
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~287 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hermon Hutchens Elementary
How many students attend Hermon Hutchens Elementary?
Hermon Hutchens Elementary has 287 students enrolled. It is a public school in Valdez, AK. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hermon Hutchens Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hermon Hutchens Elementary is 11:1, which is 28% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hermon Hutchens Elementary?
27.2% of students at Hermon Hutchens Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hermon Hutchens Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hermon Hutchens Elementary is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Valdez, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hermon Hutchens Elementary?
Hermon Hutchens Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hermon Hutchens Elementary rank among public schools in Valdez?
By Resource Investment Index, Hermon Hutchens Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Valdez, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Valdez City School District?
Besides Hermon Hutchens Elementary, Valdez City School District also operates Valdez High School (175 students), George H. Gilson Middle School (143 students), and Valdez Home School (50 students). See the Valdez City School District district page for the complete list.