Enrollment
130
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Metlakatla, AK
Richard Johnson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Richard Johnson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020052500250
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard Johnson Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Alaska schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Metlakatla · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 93.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard Johnson Elementary has class sizes smaller than 82% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Johnson Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Metlakatla, AK.
School address
District: Annette Island School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020052500250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
-39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.4%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richard Johnson Elementary compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richard Johnson Elementary
Richard Johnson Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Metlakatla, Alaska, enrolling 130 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alaska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 93.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 130 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alaska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 495 scored Alaska schools.
Among 37 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alaska schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly American Indian / Alaska Native (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 130 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 65.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Annette Island School District also operates Metlakatla High School (98 students) and Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School (73 students) alongside Richard Johnson Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Richard Johnson Elementary compares
Richard Johnson Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.3:1 | ▼ 39% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.4% | ▲ 52% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 130 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
130
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
93.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Alaska average of 61.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 18% in Alaska - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$38,308
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alaska avg of $33,240
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 130 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 96.9%
White 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.1, Richard Johnson Elementary is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Annette Island School District, which includes Richard Johnson Elementary.
$38,308
Per student
+15%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
+131%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.7%
State 34.3%
Federal 65.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Richard Johnson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metlakatla High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard Johnson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alaska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~130 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Richard Johnson Elementary
How many students attend Richard Johnson Elementary?
Richard Johnson Elementary has 130 students enrolled. It is a public school in Metlakatla, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Johnson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Johnson Elementary is 9.3:1, which is 39% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richard Johnson Elementary?
93.4% of students at Richard Johnson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard Johnson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Richard Johnson Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 96.9% of enrollment, in Metlakatla, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard Johnson Elementary?
Richard Johnson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richard Johnson Elementary rank among public schools in Metlakatla?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Johnson Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Metlakatla, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Metlakatla on the city page.
Is Richard Johnson Elementary a good school?
Richard Johnson Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Alaska schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Annette Island School District?
Besides Richard Johnson Elementary, Annette Island School District also operates Metlakatla High School (98 students) and Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School (73 students). See the Annette Island School District district page for the complete list.
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