Fawn Mountain Elementary vs Houghtaling Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fawn Mountain Elementary
Ketchikan · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
210 students
Houghtaling Elementary
Ketchikan · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
310 students
| Measure | Fawn Mountain Elementary Ketchikan, Alaska | Houghtaling Elementary Ketchikan, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #62 of 159 | #104 of 159 |
| National rank | #18983 of 50,301 | #30228 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 210 | 310 |
| Enrollment | 210 | 310 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40% | 52.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| city | Ketchikan | Ketchikan |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fawn Mountain Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.8 vs 42.6).
- •Fawn Mountain Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Fawn Mountain Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Fawn Mountain Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 52.6%).
- •Fawn Mountain Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.9).
- •Houghtaling Elementary is the larger school with 310 students compared with 210.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fawn Mountain Elementary better than Houghtaling Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fawn Mountain Elementary ranks higher (58.8 vs 42.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fawn Mountain Elementary and Houghtaling Elementary?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Ketchikan and Ketchikan in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fawn Mountain Elementary: 210. Houghtaling Elementary: 310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fawn Mountain Elementary and Houghtaling Elementary rank in Alaska?
Fawn Mountain Elementary is 62nd of 159 and Houghtaling Elementary is 104th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).