Richard Johnson Elementary

Richard Johnson Elementary, a regular public school in Metlakatla, Alaska, serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. With an enrollment of 135 students and a student-teacher ratio of 9:1, the school offers a personalized learning environment. Teachers work diligently to support each student's growth in a remote rural setting.

The school's MySchoolScout rating is 4.1 out of 10, reflecting room for academic growth. In the state rankings, Richard Johnson Elementary is 324 out of 413 schools, placing it in the 22nd percentile. Test scores show that 8% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, and 2% are proficient or above in Math.

These numbers indicate areas where the school is focusing on development and improvement. The school is situated in a community with a median household income of $78,365 and a median home value of $163,900. About 15.3% of the population lives below the poverty line, and approximately 9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Richard Johnson Elementary is an integral part of this tight-knit rural community.

With an enrollment of 135 students, Richard Johnson Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9:1, Richard Johnson Elementary offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Richard Johnson Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.