Richard Johnson Elementary

Annette Island School District
89 Milton St
Metlakatla, AK 99926
137 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Richard Johnson Elementary, located in the remote community of Metlakatla, Alaska, serves as a vital educational hub for the students of the Annette Island School District. Situated at the intersection of 4th and Milton Street, the school is deeply integrated into the unique cultural and geographic landscape of Alaska’s only federal Indian reserve. By prioritizing both academic achievement and the preservation of local heritage, the institution strives to provide a supportive learning environment that caters to the specific needs of its K-12 district community.

The school operates under the umbrella of the Annette Island School District, which emphasizes a blend of rigorous state standards and community-focused educational values. Because of its location in Metlakatla, the school plays a central role in the lives of local families, fostering a close-knit atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow academically and socially. Those interested in learning more about the school’s specific curriculum, calendar, or district initiatives can visit their official website at [aisdk12.org](http://aisdk12.org).
137
Total Students
14.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    135 (98.5 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Annette Island School District
Phone: (907)886-4121
Website: http://aisdk12.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 137
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 125
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 17
Kindergarten 19
Grade 1 18
Grade 2 22
Grade 3 17
Grade 4 21
Grade 5 23
Gender Ratio