Huffman Elementary School

12000 Lorraine Street

School District

Anchorage
Grade

PK, K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on February 02, 2025

Best school I ever went to I'm 42 and this was my main school till i moved i lived down the road. i often think about my time there even till this day i hope its still the same as it was back in the late 80s and early 90s
Submitted by other on November 19, 2016

I am a lifelong Alaskan and grew up in a small but amazing school district with plenty of money in the 70s and 80s. My kids have gone to Huffman during their elementary school career except for a couple years we spent out of state. Schools in Alaska are years ahead of what we saw in comparison - and Huffman is one of the best!! We're grateful to be back home!!!
Submitted by parent on October 20, 2016

ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok
Submitted by other on January 21, 2016

I'm reading tired, old reviews that give this school low or nonexistent ratings. It is January 2016, The last couple principals here have been very engaged with the student body, the staff and the families who have children attending this school. My grandchildren either already attend Huffman, or will attend as they grow into the K-12 age group, and I could not be happier. The sense of community here is palpable. My grandson has some special needs. They are recognized and the staff is supportive. He functiions quite normally as a result, and we are always there as a family to back him up. In the end, it is up to him to put forth a respectable face to the community. We are just the worker bees.
Submitted by parent on June 30, 2014

The current Principal has gotten Huffman Elementary back on track. The teachers are wonderful: they do a great job of encouraging the kids to achieve excellence, they expect mature behavior, they make learning fun, and they treat the kids with respect. As a result, our kindergartener is reading at a 4th grade level, and loves school. The atmosphere is friendly, safe, and encouraging. The relatively small school/class size creates a family-like environment: all the kids seem to get along very well, regardless of racial or ethic differences and regardless of physical or developmental disabilities. Historically, Huffman kids have tested at very high levels relative to those from other Anchorage schools. The kids get excellent PE opportunities (including cross-country skiing!) and the music and art teachers are enthusiastic. In short, I believe that we are truly blessed to have such a great neighborhood school, and I think any parent would be happy to send his or her child to Huffman.
Submitted by parent on March 31, 2013

Huffman Elementary has always been an excellent school with excellent teachers. I have two kids in the school. I have sinced moved from the Huffman Elemntary zone but continue to place my kids their through a zoning exemption due to the high quality I perceive at the school.
Submitted by parent on August 05, 2012

I am so sad to say how terrible this school is. My child did not get the help he needed and is just being moved on without the foundation he needs. The front desk gal is nice, but all the teachers act like they are either doing you a favor or just do not seem to care. Emails go unanswered, calls go unanswered. Classrooms appear disorganized and chaotic. Huge contrast to Rabiit Creek where the school is bright, clean and the teachers and staff could not do any more to make you feel like you are an integal part of your child's education.
Submitted by student on June 21, 2007

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