Williwaw Elementary is a public elementary school in Anchorage, Alaska, serving 305 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.
Despite its higher-than-average spending per student and relatively low student-to-teacher ratio, Williwaw Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Alaska Native Cultural Charter School, Wonder Park Elementary, Russian Jack Elementary, and other nearby schools in the Anchorage School District. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels, and it has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years.
Williwaw Elementary's diverse student population, with a majority of students identifying as Asian, Pacific Islander, or two or more races, and a very high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, suggests that the school is struggling to effectively meet the needs of its most vulnerable students. The school's low rankings for subgroups, such as Asian students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with special needs, raise concerns about equity and the school's ability to provide a high-quality education for all students, regardless of their background or learning needs.
Anchorage School District
Students at Williwaw Elementary are 31% Asian, 21% Pacific Islander, 14% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 10% American Indian, 8% White, 2% African American.
Williwaw Elementary ranks in the bottom 1.2% of Alaska elementary schools.
Students who attend Williwaw Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Clark Middle SchoolHigh : Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School
In the 2022-23 school year, 305 students attended Williwaw Elementary.