Houghtaling Elementary vs Tongass School of Arts and Sciences 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
Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School
Ketchikan · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
140 students
| Measure | Houghtaling Elementary Ketchikan, Alaska | Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School Ketchikan, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #104 of 159 | #87 of 159 |
| National rank | #30228 of 50,301 | #25340 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 310 | 140 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 140 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 62% |
| city | Ketchikan | Ketchikan |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.8 vs 42.6).
- •Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Houghtaling Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.6).
- •Houghtaling Elementary is the larger school with 310 students compared with 140.
- •Houghtaling Elementary is a public school while Tongass School of Arts and Sciences 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 Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School ranks higher (49.8 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 Houghtaling Elementary and Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Ketchikan and Ketchikan in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houghtaling Elementary: 310. Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School: 140. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houghtaling Elementary and Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School rank in Alaska?
Houghtaling Elementary is 104th of 159 and Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School is 87th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).