Serving 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Northwood Abc 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower 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 79% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Northwood ABC Elementary serves the west part of Anchorage, AK, covering an attendance zone of approximately 1.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge being 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northwood Abc's student population of 255 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
255 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Northwood Abc 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 Northwood Abc 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
#275 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
18%
22%
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
5%
2%
White
21%
47%
Hawaiian
20%
3%
Two or more races
17%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62.8%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
45%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwood Abc's ranking?
Northwood Abc is ranked #275 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Northwood Abc?
255 students attend Northwood Abc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
21% of Northwood Abc students are White, 20% of students are Hawaiian, 18% of students are American Indian, 17% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northwood Abc?
Northwood Abc has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northwood Abc offer ?
Northwood Abc offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Northwood Abc part of?
Northwood Abc is part of Anchorage School District.
In what neighborhood is Northwood Abc located?
Northwood Abc is located in the Spenard neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. There are 2 other public schools located in Spenard.
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