- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Richard Johnson Elementary held near 135 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 020052500250 · Metlakatla, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
130 enr · 9.3:1 · 93.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Metlakatla High School (98 students)
Richard Johnson Elementary held near 135 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Richard Johnson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Richard Johnson Elementary
130 students
- Metlakatla Hig
Metlakatla High School
98 students
- Charles R. Lea
Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School
73 students
What this shows Richard Johnson Elementary reports 130 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richard Johnson Elementary compares
Richard Johnson Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$38,994
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alaska avg of $33,705
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.
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
District finance for Annette Island School District reports $38,994 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~130 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 137 (2022-23) → 135 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.