Gladys Wood Elementary

gladyswood.asdk12.org/

267 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Gladys Wood Elementary, located in the Sand Lake neighborhood of Anchorage, Alaska, serves as a foundational learning environment within the Anchorage School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, emphasizing both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating core curriculum subjects with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

As a community-focused institution, Gladys Wood Elementary leverages its location to engage families and neighbors in the educational process. The school maintains a commitment to utilizing modern instructional strategies and resources to meet the diverse needs of its student body. With a mission rooted in student success, the staff works collaboratively to provide a safe, nurturing space that encourages curiosity, academic achievement, and a sense of belonging for every child who walks through their doors.

267

Total Students

18.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gladys Wood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	23
Black	15
Asian	27
Two or More	67
American Indian	49
Pacific Islander	36

Two or More
67 (25.1%)
White
50 (18.7%)
American Indian
49 (18.4%)
Pacific Islander
36 (13.5%)
Asian
27 (10.1%)
Hispanic
23 (8.6%)
Black
15 (5.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Anchorage School District
Phone:	(907)742-6760
Website:	http://gladyswood.asdk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	267
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 37

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 32

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gladys Wood Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	37
Kindergarten	33
Grade 1	38
Grade 2	48
Grade 3	46
Grade 4	33
Grade 5	32

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gladys Wood Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	128	47.9%
Male	139	52.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)