Willow Crest Elementary School is an educational institution that offers a range of academic programs to more than 380 students in kindergarten through grade six. The school provides classes in English, reading, music, science and special education. It maintains a library that stocks books and reference materials. Willow Crest Elementary School is a part of the Anchorage School District, which also governs over 15 middle and high schools. The Anchorage School District additionally operates various vocational and charter schools. The district serves nearly 50,000 students. Its schools offer lessons in language arts, math and social studies.