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 14 out of 24 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Gladys Wood Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a significant percentage of students identifying as Native American (17.63%), Pacific Islander (9.49%), and two or more races (25.08%). However, the school's academic performance has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Alaska elementary schools, with a ranking between 112-149 out of 173-186 schools over the past several years. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as ASA/Science, STAR/English Language Arts, and STAR/Mathematics, is generally below the Anchorage School District and Alaska state averages. Additionally, Gladys Wood Elementary has a high percentage of students (74.92%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds compared to the nearby schools like Bayshore Elementary and Aquarian Charter School.
The school's academic performance has declined over the years, dropping from a 3-star rating in 2013-2014 to a 2-star rating in 2022-2023 and 2023-2024. The performance on standardized tests also varies significantly among different student subgroups, with Asian and Native American students performing better than their White and multi-racial peers. These challenges, combined with the high poverty rates at the school, suggest that Gladys Wood Elementary may face unique obstacles in supporting student learning and achievement compared to the nearby higher-performing schools.
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.
Students who attend Gladys Wood Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Mears Middle SchoolHigh : Dimond High School
Gladys Wood Elementary ranks 112th of 173 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.
Anchorage School District
In the 2022-23 school year, 295 students attended Gladys Wood Elementary.