Willow Elementary

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
31706 W Parks Hwy
Willow, AK 99688
127 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Willow Elementary, located at 31706 W Parks Hwy in Willow, Alaska, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. Situated in a unique, rural Alaskan environment, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of strong character. By leveraging its position within the larger district, Willow Elementary provides students with essential resources and a curriculum designed to prepare them for future academic success while honoring the spirit and needs of the Willow community.

The school’s official website serves as a primary point of contact for families, offering information on school programs, district-wide policies, and community engagement opportunities. With a focus on student-centered instruction, the staff at Willow Elementary works to maintain a safe and inclusive environment where children can thrive. Whether through classroom learning or extracurricular involvement, the school plays a central role in the lives of local students, helping them build the foundational skills necessary for their educational journey.
127
Total Students
10.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    96 (75.6%)
  • Two or More
    17 (13.4%)
  • American Indian
    9 (7.1%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (3.1%)
  • Black
    1 (0.8%)
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: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
Phone: (907)495-9300
Website: http://www.matsuk12.us/wle
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 127
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 84
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 7
Kindergarten 22
Grade 1 15
Grade 2 16
Grade 3 25
Grade 4 20
Grade 5 22
Gender Ratio