Serving 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Williwaw Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 334 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AK
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Williwaw Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Williwaw Elementary School is 0.82, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Williwaw Elementary School is ranked #358 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Williwaw Elementary School?
334 students attend Williwaw Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Williwaw Elementary School students are Asian, 21% of students are Hawaiian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Williwaw Elementary School?
Williwaw Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Williwaw Elementary School offer ?
Williwaw Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Williwaw Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Williwaw Elementary School located?
Williwaw Elementary School is located in the Russian Jack Park neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. There are 3 other public schools located in Russian Jack Park.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 334 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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