Serving 267 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Gladys Wood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to 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 81% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gladys Wood Elementary serves the west part of Anchorage, AK, covering an attendance area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gladys Wood Elementary School's student population of 267 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
267 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Motto
One Cool School! Parents, teachers, and students working together.
School Rankings
Gladys Wood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gladys Wood Elementary School is 0.84, which is more 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
#244 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
18%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Asian
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
6%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
19%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hawaiian
13%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Two or more races
25%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.7%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
37%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
12%
4%
Showing 2010–2021. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon & gold
School Mascot
Woodchuck
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gladys Wood Elementary School's ranking?
Gladys Wood Elementary School is ranked #244 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Gladys Wood Elementary School often compared to?
Gladys Wood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kincaid Elementary School, Sand Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Gladys Wood Elementary School?
267 students attend Gladys Wood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
25% of Gladys Wood Elementary School students are Two or more races, 19% of students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Hawaiian, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gladys Wood Elementary School?
Gladys Wood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gladys Wood Elementary School offer ?
Gladys Wood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gladys Wood Elementary School part of?
Gladys Wood Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.
In what neighborhood is Gladys Wood Elementary School located?
Gladys Wood Elementary School is located in the Sand Lake neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. There are 4 other public schools located in Sand Lake.
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