Overview
Willow Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Willow, Alaska. The school enrolls 127 students. It is part of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Alaska state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
127 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictMatanuska-Susitna Borough School District
County2170
CityWillow
ZIP99688
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID020051000721
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment127
White75.6%
Hispanic / Latino3.1%
Black / African American0.8%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native7.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races13.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %66%
State Avg54%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)