Willow Crest Elementary is a public elementary school in Anchorage, Alaska, serving 284 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.
Willow Crest has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of minority students compared to nearby schools like Rogers Park Elementary and Aquarian Charter School. However, the school consistently ranks in the bottom half of Alaska elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Willow Crest's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, is significantly lower than the Anchorage School District and Alaska state averages. The school's performance also varies greatly among different student subgroups, with Asian students outperforming Hispanic and Native American students in certain subjects.
Willow Crest's challenges include a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among its student population. The school's academic performance has also been declining over time, with its statewide ranking dropping from 130th out of 186 Alaska elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 158th out of 173 in 2023-2024. To improve the school's performance, the Anchorage School District and school leadership may need to implement targeted strategies and interventions that address the unique needs of the Willow Crest community.
Anchorage School District
Willow Crest Elementary ranks in the bottom 8.7% of Alaska elementary schools.
Students at Willow Crest Elementary are 23% Hispanic, 21% Two or more races, 20% American Indian, 14% White, 10% Pacific Islander, 7% Asian, 5% African American.
In the 2022-23 school year, 284 students attended Willow Crest Elementary.
Students who attend Willow Crest Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Romig Middle SchoolHigh : West High School