Houghtaling Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6

2940 Baranof Ave, Ketchikan, AK

Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District

310 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
25%

Reading Proficiency
29%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

29%

Math Proficiency

25%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 12:1 Teachers 26	Full Time Teachers 26
Teachers in First or Second Year 13.8%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

343:1

Student Diversity

Male 55.2%	Female 44.8%
White 42.3%	Native American 33.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander 14.5%	Two or more races 7.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 1.3%	Hispanic 1%
Black <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

3.0 parent

5/27/2026

I attended this school as a child, and later five of my own children attended as well. Overall, I would describe the school as mediocre. While there were some decent experiences over the years, there were also ongoing issues that made it difficult to maintain respect for the school environment. Even...

5.0 other

1/15/2026

Great school! The only issue with it is a lack of school counselors, but that's an issue in the entire district, not just at this school. Staff is caring and dedicated to helping students succeed!

5.0 other

2/8/2018

I have been to nine schools in four different states during my lifetime and am now a graduate of high school. I can proudly say that this school was by far the best and is overall a 5 out 5. I highly recommend sending your child here.

5.0 parent

5/11/2011

I have a preschooler and a first grader at Houghtaling and we have absolutely loved this school. Unfortunately we have to move this summer and will be leaving this wonderful school. The teachers and principle take the time to listen to our concerns about how our kids are doing, then we take a team a...

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Ketchikan High School

9th to 12th
Public

Revilla Junior/Senior High School

7th to 12th
Public

B+

Fast Track

K to 12th
Public

Alaska Ketchikan Gateway Borough Ketchikan 99901

Houghtaling Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Ketchikan, AK and is served by the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District in Alaska. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 310 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 25% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 29% are proficient in reading. Houghtaling Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ketchikan High School, Revilla Junior/Senior High School, Fast Track, and more. Learn more about what Ketchikan has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Houghtaling Elementary School.

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