Gladys Wood Elementary vs Northwood ABC
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gladys Wood Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
267 students
Northwood ABC
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
255 students
| Measure | Gladys Wood Elementary Anchorage, Alaska | Northwood ABC Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #125 of 159 | #134 of 159 |
| National rank | #37945 of 50,301 | #41285 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 267 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 267 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76% | 79.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 27% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gladys Wood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.9 vs 25.7).
- •Gladys Wood Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •Gladys Wood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Gladys Wood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76% vs 79.6%).
- •Gladys Wood Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.0).
- •Gladys Wood Elementary is the larger school with 267 students compared with 255.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gladys Wood Elementary better than Northwood ABC?
On the Success Index (US), Gladys Wood Elementary ranks higher (30.9 vs 25.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gladys Wood Elementary and Northwood ABC?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gladys Wood Elementary: 267. Northwood ABC: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gladys Wood Elementary and Northwood ABC rank in Alaska?
Gladys Wood Elementary is 125th of 159 and Northwood ABC is 134th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).