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Willow Elementary

PublicGrades -1–5
Willow, Alaska · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students127
Student:Teacher12.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch66%
Title INo
Willow
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 254
127
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
66%+12pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

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

White
75.6%
Hispanic
3.1%
Black
0.8%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
13.4%
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)