Houghtaling Elementary School

About Houghtaling Elementary School

Houghtaling Elementary School is a public school located in the small town of Houghtaling, Oregon. It serves students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade, offering a comprehensive education that focuses on developing strong academic skills and a love of learning. The school has a diverse student body, with students from all backgrounds and walks of life.
At Houghtaling Elementary School, students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop their talents. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, from sports to music and art. All students are given the opportunity to participate in these activities, which allows them to develop their skills and make new friends.
The school also has a strong commitment to the community. Through its partnerships with local organizations, Houghtaling Elementary School provides students with the opportunity to give back to their community. The school also works with local businesses to provide students with real-world experience and job skills.
Houghtaling Elementary School is a great place for students to learn, grow, and develop. With its commitment to academic excellence and community involvement, the school provides an environment where students can flourish.

Address:	2940 Baranof Ketchikan, AK 99901
Phone:	(907) 225-4128
Site:	hte.kgbsd.org/en
Grades:	PreK – 6
Enrollment:	349 students

Overview Houghtaling Elementary School

Houghtaling Elementary School serves 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Houghtaling Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Verdict on Houghtaling Elementary School

Houghtaling Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Houghtaling Elementary School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.