Serving 164 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Haines Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 164 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Haines Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Haines Elementary School's student population of 164 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
164 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Haines Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Haines Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#168 out of 443 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
27%
22%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
67%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
1%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Haines Elementary School's ranking?
Haines Elementary School is ranked #168 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Haines Elementary School?
164 students attend Haines Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Haines Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Haines Elementary School?
Haines Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Haines Elementary School offer ?
Haines Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Haines Elementary School part of?
Haines Elementary School is part of Haines Borough School District.
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