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).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 151 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richard Johnson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Richard Johnson Elementary School's student population of 151 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 77% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
151 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#367 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%

Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1

American Indian
96%
22%

Asian
n/a
5%

Hispanic
n/a
7%

Black
n/a
3%

White
4%
47%

Hawaiian
n/a
3%

Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Johnson Elementary School's ranking?
Richard Johnson Elementary School is ranked #367 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Richard Johnson Elementary School?
151 students attend Richard Johnson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Richard Johnson Elementary School students are American Indian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard Johnson Elementary School?
Richard Johnson Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 13:1.
What grades does Richard Johnson Elementary School offer ?
Richard Johnson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Richard Johnson Elementary School part of?
Richard Johnson Elementary School is part of Annette Island School District.
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