Willow Crest Elementary

willowcrest.asdk12.org/

294 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Willow Crest Elementary, located in Anchorage, Alaska, is part of the Anchorage School District and serves a diverse student body within the Tudor Road area. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between students, staff, and families, Willow Crest aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the Anchorage School District while integrating opportunities for creative expression and critical thinking. Beyond core academics, Willow Crest emphasizes character building and community engagement, encouraging students to become responsible citizens. With a focus on individualized attention and a dedication to addressing the unique needs of every learner, the school strives to create a positive, engaging, and enriching educational experience for its entire student population.

294

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

104.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Willow Crest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	52
Black	21
Asian	35
Two or More	52
American Indian	47
Pacific Islander	41

Hispanic
52 (17.7%)
Two or More
52 (17.7%)
American Indian
47 (16.0%)
White
46 (15.6%)
Pacific Islander
41 (13.9%)
Asian
35 (11.9%)
Black
21 (7.1%)

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)742-1000
Website:	http://willowcrest.asdk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	306
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 17

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Willow Crest Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	37
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	54
Grade 5	44

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Willow Crest Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	136	46.3%
Male	158	53.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)