Huffman Elementary

12000 Lorraine St
Anchorage, AK 99516

huffman.asdk12.org/

357 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Huffman Elementary School, located in the Hillside area of Anchorage, Alaska, serves as a community-focused educational institution within the Anchorage School District. As a neighborhood school, it places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages academic excellence and personal growth. The school is known for its commitment to providing a well-rounded education, integrating core subjects with opportunities for students to engage in critical thinking, creativity, and social-emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, Huffman Elementary is deeply integrated into the local Anchorage community, often characterized by active parental involvement and a collaborative atmosphere. The school utilizes its unique geographic setting to enrich student experiences, often highlighting the importance of respect, responsibility, and safety as foundational pillars for its student body. By maintaining high expectations and a welcoming culture, Huffman Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors and as responsible members of their community.

357

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Huffman Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	241
Hispanic	19
Black	3
Asian	16
Two or More	51
American Indian	21
Pacific Islander	6

White
241 (67.5 %)
Two or More
51 (14.3 %)
American Indian
21 (5.9 %)
Hispanic
19 (5.3 %)
Asian
16 (4.5 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.7 %)
Black
3 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Anchorage School District
Phone:	(907)742-5650
Website:	http://huffman.asdk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	41
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Huffman Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	38
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	45
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	51
Grade 6	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Huffman Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	174	48.7%
Male	183	51.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)