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Gladys Wood Elementary School vs. Sand Lake Elementary School

Should you attend Gladys Wood Elementary School or Sand Lake Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Gladys Wood Elementary School
7001 Cranberry St
Anchorage, AK 99502
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Sand Lake Elementary School
7500 Jewel Lake Rd
Anchorage, AK 99502
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Gladys Wood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Sand Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Gladys Wood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sand Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
294 students
468 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gladys Wood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sand Lake Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gladys Wood Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sand Lake Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gladys Wood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sand Lake Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gladys Wood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Anchorage School District and the state of Alaska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sand Lake Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Anchorage School District and the state of Alaska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#228 out of 459 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
#142 out of 459 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gladys Wood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sand Lake Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Top 50% in AK)
38%
(Top 30% in AK)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gladys Wood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Anchorage School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sand Lake Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Anchorage School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AK)
39%
(Top 50% in AK)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gladys Wood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Anchorage School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sand Lake Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Anchorage School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 50% in AK)
50-54%
(Top 30% in AK)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Gladys Wood Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sand Lake Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
27
1
Kindergarten Students
40
59
Grade 1 Students
39
73
Grade 2 Students
45
69
Grade 3 Students
35
61
Grade 4 Students
31
67
Grade 5 Students
38
68
Grade 6 Students
39
70

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
18%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Gladys Wood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sand Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
9%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gladys Wood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sand Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gladys Wood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sand Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gladys Wood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sand Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
21%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gladys Wood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sand Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
12%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Gladys Wood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Sand Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
27%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gladys Wood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sand Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.83
0.75
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gladys Wood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Anchorage School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sand Lake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Anchorage School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gladys Wood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Anchorage School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sand Lake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Anchorage School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
(21-22 School Year Data)
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gladys Wood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Anchorage School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sand Lake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Anchorage School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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