- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ketchikan, AK
Houghtaling Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Houghtaling Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020015000046
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Houghtaling Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Alaska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Ketchikan · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Houghtaling Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Houghtaling Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Ketchikan, AK.
School address
District: Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020015000046 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Houghtaling Elementary shrank from 310 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 020015000046 · Ketchikan, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
310 enr · 9.1:1 · 47.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Ketchikan High School (551 students)
Houghtaling Elementary shrank from 310 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Houghtaling Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ketchikan High
Ketchikan High School
551 students
- This school
Houghtaling Elementary
310 students
- Schoenbar Midd
Schoenbar Middle School
252 students
- Fawn Mountain 210
Fawn Mountain Elementary
210 students
- Point Higgins 204
Point Higgins School
204 students
- Ketchikan Char 190
Ketchikan Charter School
190 students
What this shows Houghtaling Elementary reports 310 students on the CCD universe file.
How Houghtaling Elementary compares
Houghtaling 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 40% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▼ 23% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 17% in Alaska - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.8%
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
$23,131
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 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 33.2%
Asian 14.5%
Two or More 7.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 42.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Houghtaling Elementary is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District reports $23,131 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Houghtaling Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ketchikan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schoenbar Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fawn Mountain Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Point Higgins School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ketchikan Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Houghtaling Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Ketchikan
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Fawn Mountain Elementary
Standard public school
210 students 9.1:1 students per teacher
Point Higgins School
Standard public school
204 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School
Standard public school
140 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Revilla Jr/Sr High School
Alternative education program
110 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Fast Track
Standard public school
76 students 76:1 students per teacher
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 (~310 students)
Frequently asked questions about Houghtaling Elementary
How many students attend Houghtaling Elementary?
Houghtaling Elementary has 310 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ketchikan, AK. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houghtaling Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Houghtaling Elementary is 9.1:1, which is 40% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 42% 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 Houghtaling Elementary?
47.1% of students at Houghtaling Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Houghtaling Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Houghtaling Elementary is White at 42.3% of enrollment, in Ketchikan, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Houghtaling Elementary?
Houghtaling Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Houghtaling Elementary rank among schools in Ketchikan?
By Resource Investment Index, Houghtaling Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Ketchikan, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ketchikan on the city page.
What other schools are in Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District?
Besides Houghtaling Elementary, Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District also operates Ketchikan High School (551 students), Schoenbar Middle School (252 students), and Fawn Mountain Elementary (210 students). See the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District district page for the complete list.