Willow Crest Elementary

Willow Crest Elementary School

Willow Crest Elementary School is the second oldest elementary school in Anchorage. Its service area includes relatively affluent neighborhoods south of Tudor Road along with parts of Spenard that are home to more transient and economically disadvantaged populations. Today, the school is educating the grandchildren of many of its first students along with children from literally around the world.

Fast Facts

Built: 1962
Location: Just off west Tudor Road, between Arctic and Minnesota
Students: Over 70% qualify for free or reduced lunch program. Many come from shelters, treatment programs, and short-term residence hotels. At least 26 are considered “children in transition”, moving frequently between residences.
Languages spoken by students this semester: 17
Designated Food Bank distribution site

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The supplies UAA donates will go to Willow Crest’s neediest students. Pencils, markers, paper, books of all kinds, even tennis shoes to allow play in the gym – all of these are essential to student success.

In spite of its challenges, Willow Crest has a great sense of pride and community, and a great deal of parental involvement. It truly is a neighborhood school and serves as a community center in the heart of Anchorage. The UAA Community Campaign is proud to be associated with Willow Crest and to help in the success of their students.