Willow Elementary School

About Willow Elementary School

Willow Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of the city. It is a part of the larger school district and serves students in grades K-5. The school has a strong focus on providing an excellent education to its students, and this is reflected in the high test scores it consistently produces. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities and clubs, such as sports teams, art and music classes, and after-school programs. The school is also known for its diverse student population, with students from many different backgrounds and cultures. Willow Elementary School is a great place for children to learn and grow, and it is a wonderful community for parents and families to be a part of.

Address:	31706 W Parks Hwy Willow, AK 99688
Phone:	(907) 495-9300
Site:	www.matsuk12.us/wle
Grades:	PreK – 5
Enrollment:	115 students

Overview Willow Elementary School

Willow Elementary School serves 115 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Willow Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher 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 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Willow Elementary School

Willow Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Willow Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.