Turnagain Elementary School vs. Willow Crest Elementary School
Should I attend Turnagain Elementary School or Willow Crest Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Turnagain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Willow Crest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Turnagain 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is equal to the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Willow Crest 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
329 students
342 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#144 out of 443 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#308 out of 443 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
3
1
Kindergarten Students
55
38
Grade 1 Students
51
51
Grade 2 Students
55
53
Grade 3 Students
40
42
Grade 4 Students
51
57
Grade 5 Students
35
47
Grade 6 Students
39
53
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
13%
22%
% Asian
6%
6%
% Hispanic
7%
21%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
47%
13%
% Hawaiian
9%
11%
% Two or more races
17%
22%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.83
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
14%
