Serving 179 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Haines Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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Haines Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
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Haines Elementary School's student population of 179 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
179 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
Haines Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Haines Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#154 out of 441 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
26%
22%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
68%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
1%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Haines Elementary School's ranking?
Haines Elementary School is ranked #154 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Haines Elementary School?
179 students attend Haines Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Haines Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Haines Elementary School?
Haines Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Haines Elementary School offer ?
Haines Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Haines Elementary School part of?
Haines Elementary School is part of Haines Borough School District.
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