- Enrollment
- 7,876
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Galena, AK
Sidney C. Huntington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sidney C. Huntington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020013000044
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 87
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sidney C. Huntington Elementary earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Galena · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 92.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sidney C. Huntington Elementary has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sidney C. Huntington Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Galena, AK.
School address
District: Galena City School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020013000044 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Sidney C. Huntington Elementary grew from 54 students in 2022-23 to 60 in 2023-24 (+11.1%).
Teacher FTE added 5.7 → 8.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 020013000044 · Galena, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
65 enr · 13:1 · 92.6% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea) (7,876 students)
Sidney C. Huntington Elementary grew from 54 students in 2022-23 to 60 in 2023-24 (+11.1%). Teacher FTE added 5.7 → 8.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Sidney C. Huntington Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Interior Dista
Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea)
7,876 students
- Galena Interio 185
Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila)
185 students
- This school 65
Sidney C. Huntington Elementary
65 students
- Sidney C. Hunt 42
Sidney C. Huntington Jr/Sr High School
42 students
What this shows Sidney C. Huntington Elementary reports 65 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sidney C. Huntington Elementary compares
Sidney C. Huntington Elementary is a growing 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.6% | ▲ 51% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 65 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
65
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Alaska average of 61.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 38% in Alaska - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$6,532
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 65 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 83.1%
White 12.3%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Sidney C. Huntington Elementary is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Galena City School District reports $6,532 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sidney C. Huntington Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea) | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sidney C. Huntington Jr/Sr High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sidney C. Huntington Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar other schools in Galena
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 (~65 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sidney C. Huntington Elementary
How many students attend Sidney C. Huntington Elementary?
Sidney C. Huntington Elementary has 65 students enrolled. It is a public school in Galena, AK. CCD year-over-year: 54 (2022-23) → 60 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sidney C. Huntington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sidney C. Huntington Elementary is 13:1, which is 14% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 17% 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 Sidney C. Huntington Elementary?
92.6% of students at Sidney C. Huntington Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sidney C. Huntington Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sidney C. Huntington Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 83.1% of enrollment, in Galena, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sidney C. Huntington Elementary?
Sidney C. Huntington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Sidney C. Huntington Elementary rank among public schools in Galena?
By Resource Investment Index, Sidney C. Huntington Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Galena, 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 Galena City School District?
Besides Sidney C. Huntington Elementary, Galena City School District also operates Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea) (7,876 students), Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) (185 students), and Sidney C. Huntington Jr/Sr High School (42 students). See the Galena City School District district page for the complete list.