Huffman Elementary School

About Huffman Elementary School

Huffman Elementary School in Anchorage, Alaska, is one of the state's best schools, ranked #3 in 2025 with an overall rating of 98.6/100. High academic achievement is a hallmark of the school, with math at 61%, reading at 62%, and science at more than 80%—well above Alaska state averages. Serving about 325–357 Pre-K through grade 6 students, it has a student–teacher ratio of about 18:1. The student population is diverse, with 32–34% minority. With scenic open trails nearby, Huffman integrates outdoor winter sports such as ice skating, skiing, and snowshoeing into its PE program. High academics and outdoor learning opportunities make Huffman a sought-after choice among families. This is reflected in the surrounding Huffman–O'Malley neighborhood, with a median home value of $619,000 (as of April 2025) and homes typically listing for $647,000—reflecting strong demand for the area's educational and lifestyle appeal.

Contact Information

Address

12000 LORRAINE ST ANCHORAGE AK 99516

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Phone

(907) 742-5650

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Website

https://www.asdk12.org/

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 49%

Reading 49%

State average proficiency is 49% in Math and 49% in Reading.

20

Full-time Teachers

18 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

5

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

357

Total Students

TOP [percent] IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Huffman Elementary School

2.5X

More likely to persue STEM Careers

80%

Jobs that will require STEM in 2030

🤖 Coding & Debugging
🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
🛠️ 3D Printing

Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!

School Ratings

Ranked

5

of 10 in alaska

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 67.5%

Asian 4.5%

Hispanic 5.3%

Black 1%

Two+ Races 14.3%

Native Am. 5.9%

White

67.5%

Asian

4.5%

Hispanic

5.3%

Black

1%

Two+ Races

14.3%

Native Am.

5.9%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 357

48.7%

174 Female

51.3%

183 Male

Student Population

357 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Huffman Elementary School's pre-enrollment opens on July 15.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

What Parents Say