Sidney C. Huntington Elementary

Galena City School District
299 Antoski Ave
Galena, AK 99741
54 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Sidney C. Huntington Elementary, located in the remote river community of Galena, Alaska, serves as a vital educational hub for the local student population. As part of the Galena City School District, the school is deeply integrated into the cultural and geographic landscape of the Interior Alaska region. Its namesake, Sidney C. Huntington, was a legendary local elder and community leader, and the school reflects his commitment to fostering growth, resilience, and connection within the community of Galena.

The school provides a foundational education that emphasizes both core academic standards and the unique needs of students living in an off-road, rural environment. By utilizing resources from the Galena City School District, the elementary program aims to prepare young students for long-term academic success while respecting and incorporating the values of the surrounding Alaska Native culture. Through its commitment to high expectations and supportive learning environments, Sidney C. Huntington Elementary acts as a cornerstone for student development in one of Alaska’s most distinct and isolated educational settings.
54
Total Students
5.7
Full-Time Teachers
9.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    48 (88.9 %)
  • White
    4 (7.4 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (3.7 %)
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: Galena City School District
Phone: (907)656-1205
Website: http://shs.galenaalaska.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 54
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 53
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 8
Kindergarten 4
Grade 1 8
Grade 2 7
Grade 3 6
Grade 4 7
Grade 5 6
Grade 6 8
Gender Ratio