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Preschool | Grades PK-6 | Anchorage School District

Northwood Elementary School is located in Anchorage, AK and is one of 70 elementary schools in Anchorage School District. It is a alt. school that serves 363 students in grades PK-6.

Alternative schools are public schools that offer nontraditional education for students whose needs cannot be met in a regular, special education, or vocational school. While alternative schools are distinct from regular, special education, and vocational schools in their teaching approach or classroom environment, they can provide similar services and/or curriculum for students. Alternative schools include schools for potential dropouts, residential treatment centers for substance abuse, schools for chronic truants, and schools for students with behavioral problems.

Northwood Elementary School did not make AYP in 2009. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Alaska in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Northwood Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Northwood Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alaska average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Northwood Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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4807 Northwood Dr, Anchorage, AK 99517

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Enrollment (2011)

Total: 363

44% 56%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Northwood Elementary School had 69% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Alaska had 38% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

White

33%

Asian/Pacific Islander

20%

Two or More Races

17%

Hispanic

13%

American Indian/Alaskan Native

12%

Black

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Anchorage School District District Spending

$12,894Per Pupil

The Anchorage School District spends $12,894 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 57% on instruction, 41% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Anchorage School District District

13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Northwood Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alaska average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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