Williwaw Elementary School
Williwaw Elementary School serves 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Williwaw Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Williwaw Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Williwaw Elementary School's student population of 342 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 342 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
Williwaw Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Williwaw Elementary School is 0.80, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
Overall Testing Rank | #321 out of 466 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 6% | 23% |
| Asian | 37% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 7% |
| Black | 5% | 3% |
| White | 10% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 13% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 15% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.80 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anchorage School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Williwaw Elementary School is East High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Clark Middle School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Russian Jack Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Anchorage Russian Jack Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 367 students10
0.6 miles
4300 E 20th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1300 0.6 PK-6 367 - Anchorage Wonder Park Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 405 students10
0.6 miles
5101 E 4th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 337-1569 0.6 PK-6 405 - Anchorage Nunaka Valley Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 252 students10
0.8 miles
1905 Twining Dr
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-0366 0.8 PK-6 252 - Anchorage East High School Magnet School
Math: 17% | Reading: 23%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,031 students10
0.9 miles
4025 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-2100 0.9 9-12 2,031 - Anchorage Clark Middle School Math: 12% | Reading: 30%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 900 students10
1.0 miles
150 South Bragaw St
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4700 1 6-8 900
School Reviews
| 5 The culture of this school is amazing. Great families, great teachers, and great administrators. Love this school. - Posted by Parent - ABO |
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