How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Gladys Wood Elementary | Sand Lake Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Anchorage, AK | Anchorage, AK |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 267 | 367 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 15.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 76.0% | 29.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Gladys Wood Elementary | Sand Lake Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,636 | $16,636 |
| District | Anchorage School District | Anchorage School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Gladys Wood Elementary | Sand Lake Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18.7% | 36.2% |
| African American | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.6% | 11.4% |
| Asian | 10.1% | 15.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 18.4% | 5.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| Multiracial | 25.1% | 23.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Gladys Wood Elementary | Sand Lake Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 41.4% | 36.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 17 | 11 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.