Enrollment
267
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 020018000078
Gladys Wood Elementary — Anchorage, AK
Federal NCES profile for Gladys Wood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 20:1 Alaska avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.9%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gladys Wood Elementary compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Gladys Wood Elementary reports 267 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 30% below the Alaska state mean of 20:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 12% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 74.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 22% above the Alaska average and 45% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 71.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Anchorage School District spends $18,698 per pupil district-wide, below the Alaska average of $36,093 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.8% from local sources (property taxes), 54.1% from the state, and 18.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gladys Wood Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Alaska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 30% | 20:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.9% | ▲ 22% | 61.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 66% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
74.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 22% above the Alaska average of 61.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
— 30% below state mean
Top 43% in Alaska — lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
71.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,698
per pupil, district-wide
— below Alaska avg of $36,093
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 267 Top 66% in Alaska — larger than 34% of 496 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 14:1 -30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 74.9% +22% vs state
NCES ID 020018000078
Student demographics
Two or More 25.1%
White 18.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 18.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 13.5%
Asian 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
African American 5.6%
Largest group: Two or More at 25.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 71.5%
In-school suspensions 17
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anchorage School District, which includes Gladys Wood Elementary.
$18,698
Per student
-48%
vs Alaska
Avg $36,093
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 27.8%
State 54.1%
Federal 18.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,636
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Gladys Wood Elementary
How many students attend Gladys Wood Elementary?
Gladys Wood Elementary has 267 students enrolled. It is a other school in Anchorage, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gladys Wood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gladys Wood Elementary is 14:1, which is 30% lower than the Alaska average of 20:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gladys Wood Elementary?
74.9% of students at Gladys Wood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gladys Wood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gladys Wood Elementary is Two or More at 25.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Anchorage, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gladys Wood Elementary?
Gladys Wood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.