Gladys Wood Elementary

gladyswood.asdk12.org/

295 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Gladys Wood Elementary, located in the Sand Lake neighborhood of Anchorage, Alaska, serves as a foundational learning environment within the Anchorage School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, emphasizing both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating core curriculum subjects with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

As a community-focused institution, Gladys Wood Elementary leverages its location to engage families and neighbors in the educational process. The school maintains a commitment to utilizing modern instructional strategies and resources to meet the diverse needs of its student body. With a mission rooted in student success, the staff works collaboratively to provide a safe, nurturing space that encourages curiosity, academic achievement, and a sense of belonging for every child who walks through their doors.

295

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gladys Wood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	26
Black	7
Asian	27
Two or More	74
American Indian	52
Pacific Islander	28

White
81 (27.5 %)
Two or More
74 (25.1 %)
American Indian
52 (17.6 %)
Pacific Islander
28 (9.5 %)
Asian
27 (9.2 %)
Hispanic
26 (8.8 %)
Black
7 (2.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Anchorage School District
Phone:	(907)742-6760
Website:	http://gladyswood.asdk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 12

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gladys Wood Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	12
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	35
Grade 3	30
Grade 4	41
Grade 5	47
Grade 6	41

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gladys Wood Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	137	46.4%
Male	158	53.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)