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#409 of 412 schools in AK
Richard Johnson Elementary
Elementary School · Annette Island School District · Metlakatla, AK
An Annette Island School District elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 7, Metlakatla, AK 99926
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Richard Johnson Elementary score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 5% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Richard Johnson Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,464
Median home value
$160,500
Median rent
$742/mo
College educated
8.7%
Homeownership
72.8%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99926; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Annette Island School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $38,994NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richard Johnson Elementary is listed in Annette Island School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richard Johnson Elementary
Richard Johnson Elementary is a public elementary school in Metlakatla, AK, part of Annette Island School District, serving approximately 135 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #409 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richard Johnson Elementary
What grades does Richard Johnson Elementary serve?
Richard Johnson Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Richard Johnson Elementary?
Richard Johnson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 135 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Johnson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Johnson Elementary is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richard Johnson Elementary rank in AK?
Richard Johnson Elementary ranks #409 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Richard Johnson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Richard Johnson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Richard Johnson Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richard Johnson Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Richard Johnson Elementary a charter school?
No, Richard Johnson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richard Johnson Elementary a Title I school?
No, Richard Johnson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richard Johnson Elementary?
93.3% of students at Richard Johnson Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 135
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 74.1%
- Phone
- (907) 886-4121
- Area population (ZIP 99926)
- 1,385
- Area average commute
- 5 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99926; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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