Houghtaling Elementary vs Ketchikan Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houghtaling Elementary
Ketchikan · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
310 students
Ketchikan Charter School
Ketchikan · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
190 students
| Measure | Houghtaling Elementary Ketchikan, Alaska | Ketchikan Charter School Ketchikan, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #104 of 159 | #82 of 159 |
| National rank | #30228 of 50,301 | #24207 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 310 | 190 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 190 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| city | Ketchikan | Ketchikan |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ketchikan Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 42.6).
- •Ketchikan Charter School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Ketchikan Charter School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Houghtaling Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 56.3%).
- •Houghtaling Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.8).
- •Houghtaling Elementary is the larger school with 310 students compared with 190.
- •Houghtaling Elementary is a public school while Ketchikan Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Houghtaling Elementary better than Ketchikan Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Ketchikan Charter School ranks higher (51.4 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 Houghtaling Elementary and Ketchikan Charter School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Ketchikan and Ketchikan in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houghtaling Elementary: 310. Ketchikan Charter School: 190. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houghtaling Elementary and Ketchikan Charter School rank in Alaska?
Houghtaling Elementary is 104th of 159 and Ketchikan Charter School is 82nd of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).