Williwaw Elementary School

About Williwaw Elementary School

Williwaw Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of Anchorage, Alaska. It is a part of the Anchorage School District and serves students in grades K-5. Williwaw is a diverse school that celebrates the unique backgrounds and cultures of its students. The school has a strong focus on academic excellence and offers a variety of programs and activities to engage and challenge its students. The school also emphasizes the importance of community and family involvement in the educational process. Williwaw strives to create an environment that is safe, nurturing and supportive for all of its students. The school has an experienced and dedicated staff that is committed to providing an outstanding educational experience for all of its students. Williwaw Elementary School is a great place for students to learn, grow and succeed.

Address:	1200 San Antonio St Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone:	(907) 742-2000
Site:	www.asdk12.org/williwaw
Grades:	PreK – 6
Enrollment:	321 students

Overview Williwaw Elementary School

Williwaw Elementary School serves 321 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Verdict on Williwaw Elementary School

Williwaw Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 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.