Northwood ABC

northwoodabc.asdk12.org/

255 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Northwood ABC (Academics, Basics, and Character) is a specialized "optional" program within the Anchorage School District that prioritizes a traditional, structured approach to education. Unlike neighborhood schools, Northwood operates on a lottery-based enrollment system and emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum. The school’s philosophy centers on the "ABC" model, which integrates core academic instruction with an explicit focus on character development, citizenship, and personal responsibility.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on consistency, teacher-directed instruction, and high expectations for student behavior and performance. Because it is an ABC school, parents are typically expected to play a highly active role in their children’s education, often through mandatory volunteer hours and frequent communication with staff. Located in Anchorage, Northwood provides a disciplined, goal-oriented environment designed to help students build a strong foundational knowledge base while fostering a sense of community and school pride.

255

Total Students

17.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwood ABC
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	23
Black	13
Asian	25
Two or More	43
American Indian	47
Pacific Islander	50

White
54 (21.2%)
Pacific Islander
50 (19.6%)
American Indian
47 (18.4%)
Two or More
43 (16.9%)
Asian
25 (9.8%)
Hispanic
23 (9.0%)
Black
13 (5.1%)

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)742-6800
Website:	http://northwoodabc.asdk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	255
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
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 62

Kindergarten 29

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 37

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Northwood ABC
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	62
Kindergarten	29
Grade 1	31
Grade 2	35
Grade 3	38
Grade 4	23
Grade 5	37

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Northwood ABC
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	121	47.5%
Male	134	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)