Haines Elementary

Haines Borough School District
604 Haines Hwy
Haines, AK 99827
166 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Haines Elementary School is a key educational institution within the Haines Borough School District, serving students in the small, scenic community of Haines, Alaska. Nestled in a region known for its breathtaking natural beauty and rich Tlingit heritage, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture. It offers a core academic curriculum designed to foster foundational learning while emphasizing a supportive and close-knit environment that reflects the town's small-population character.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school leverages its unique geographic location to incorporate outdoor education and experiential learning opportunities. By maintaining a focus on small class sizes and personalized attention, Haines Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its students, ensuring they receive a well-rounded education. As part of the wider Haines Borough School District, the elementary school works in concert with secondary levels to prepare local youth for both future academic success and community citizenship.
166
Total Students
13.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    115 (69.3 %)
  • American Indian
    42 (25.3 %)
  • Asian
    5 (3.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.2 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.6 %)
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: Haines Borough School District
Phone: (907)766-6700
Website: http://www.hbsd.net/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 166
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 85
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 2
Kindergarten 20
Grade 1 21
Grade 2 19
Grade 3 12
Grade 4 19
Grade 5 22
Grade 6 23
Grade 7 15
Grade 8 13
Gender Ratio