Enrollment
65
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.6%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sidney C. Huntington Elementary compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sidney C. Huntington Elementary
Sidney C. Huntington Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Galena, Alaska, enrolling 65 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alaska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 92.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 65 puts it in the smaller third of Alaska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 495 Alaska schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 42 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alaska schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly American Indian / Alaska Native (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 65 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Galena City School District spends $5,620 per pupil, 83% below the Alaska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Galena's public schools, it stands alongside Sidney C. Huntington Jr/Sr High School (42 students): Sidney C. Huntington Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13:1 vs 8.4:1).
Galena City School District also operates Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea) (7,876 students) and Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) (185 students) alongside Sidney C. Huntington Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sidney C. Huntington Elementary compares
Sidney C. Huntington Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$5,620
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,240
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Galena City School District, which includes Sidney C. Huntington Elementary.
$5,620
Per student
-83%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
-66%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.1%
State 91.2%
Federal 5.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 7,876
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alaska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~65 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Galena on the city page.
Is Sidney C. Huntington Elementary a good school?
Sidney C. Huntington Elementary earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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