Overview
Willow Crest Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in Anchorage, Alaska. The school enrolls 294 students. It is part of the Anchorage 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
Intimate school community
294 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
104% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictAnchorage School District
County2020
CityAnchorage
ZIP99503
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID020018000123
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment294
White15.6%
Hispanic / Latino17.7%
Black / African American7.1%
Asian11.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native16.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander13.9%
Two or More Races17.7%
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 %104%
State Avg54%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)