Hermon Hutchens Elementary

Valdez City School District
1009 West Klutina
Valdez, AK 99686
302 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Hermon Hutchens Elementary School is located in Valdez, Alaska, serving as a primary educational pillar for the local community. Situated on West Klutina Street, the school is part of the Valdez City Schools district and is dedicated to providing a supportive, foundational learning environment for students in the elementary grades. The school emphasizes core academic excellence while fostering a safe and encouraging atmosphere that reflects the tight-knit spirit of the Valdez region.

Beyond standard academics, the school acts as a vital resource for families in the area, offering programs and activities designed to help students grow socially and intellectually. By leveraging its unique Alaskan setting, Hermon Hutchens Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school, ensuring that students develop the necessary skills and confidence to thrive in both their education and their community.
302
Total Students
26.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    196 (64.9 %)
  • Two or More
    51 (16.9 %)
  • American Indian
    28 (9.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    19 (6.3 %)
  • Black
    5 (1.7 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Valdez City School District
Phone: (907)835-4728
Website: http://www.valdezcityschools.org/hhes
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 302
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 60
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* 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 39
Kindergarten 39
Grade 1 50
Grade 2 35
Grade 3 38
Grade 4 51
Grade 5 50
Gender Ratio