Willow Elementary School vs. Pioneer Peak Elementary School
Should I attend Willow Elementary School or Pioneer Peak 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
Willow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Pioneer Peak Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 140 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Willow Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (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 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 508 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pioneer Peak Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
140 students
508 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#33 out of 443 schools in AK
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#15 out of 443 schools in AK
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
15
14
Kindergarten Students
20
73
Grade 1 Students
21
99
Grade 2 Students
22
79
Grade 3 Students
22
80
Grade 4 Students
18
87
Grade 5 Students
22
76
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
8%
6%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
68%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
18%
13%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%