Gladys Wood Elementary is a public elementary school in Anchorage, Alaska, serving 295 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Anchorage School District, which is ranked 11th out of 24 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.
Gladys Wood Elementary has a diverse student population, with a significant percentage of Native American (17.63%) and multi-racial (25.08%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (34.87%) and Mathematics (28.95%) were below the district and state averages. Gladys Wood Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Alaska elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in the state. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with relatively high rankings for Native American students but lower rankings for other subgroups, such as White and multi-racial students.
When compared to nearby schools, such as Bayshore Elementary, Gladys Wood Elementary generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The high percentage of students (74.92%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Gladys Wood Elementary suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a role in the school's academic performance, a common trend observed in many schools. While the school's diverse racial composition is an interesting aspect, the performance of some racial subgroups, such as White and multi-racial students, is lower, highlighting the need to address the unique educational needs of different student populations within the school.
Students at Gladys Wood Elementary are 27% White, 25% Two or more races, 18% American Indian, 9% Pacific Islander, 9% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 2% African American.
Gladys Wood Elementary ranks 120th of 176 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.
In the 2022-23 school year, 295 students attended Gladys Wood Elementary.
Anchorage School District
Students who attend Gladys Wood Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Mears Middle SchoolHigh : Dimond High School