Richard Johnson Elementary School

About Richard Johnson Elementary School

Richard Johnson Elementary School is an outstanding learning institution located in the heart of the city. It is a public school that serves students in grades K-5. The school has been in operation since 1892 and is dedicated to providing a quality education to its students.
The school has a wide range of programs and activities that are designed to meet the needs of all students. It has a strong focus on academic excellence and provides a wide range of enrichment opportunities for students. The school also has a strong focus on the development of social-emotional skills and character development.
The school is proud of its diverse student population, which includes students from all backgrounds. Richard Johnson Elementary School also has a strong commitment to community involvement. The school is actively involved in the local community and regularly hosts events and activities for students and families.
Richard Johnson Elementary School is a great place to learn and grow. The school provides a safe and supportive learning environment and is dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential.

Address:	4th & Milton St Metlakatla, AK 99926
Phone:	(907) 886-4121
Site:	www.aisdk12.org/
Grades:	PreK – 5
Enrollment:	151 students

Overview Richard Johnson Elementary School

Richard Johnson Elementary School serves 151 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Richard Johnson Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Richard Johnson Elementary School

Richard Johnson Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Richard Johnson Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.