- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sitka, AK
Baranof Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Baranof Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020024000135
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baranof Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Alaska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Sitka · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.1:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Baranof Elementary has class sizes smaller than 88% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baranof Elementary ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Sitka, AK.
School address
District: Sitka School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020024000135 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Baranof Elementary held near 160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 020024000135 · Sitka, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
137 enr · 8.1:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Sitka High School (305 students)
Baranof Elementary held near 160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Baranof Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sitka High Sch
Sitka High School
305 students
- Keet Gooshi He
Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary
275 students
- Blatchley Midd
Blatchley Middle School
241 students
- This school
Baranof Elementary
137 students
- Sitka Reach 82
Sitka Reach
82 students
- Pacific High S 40
Pacific High School
40 students
What this shows Baranof Elementary reports 137 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baranof Elementary compares
Baranof 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 | 8.1:1 | ▼ 47% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 43% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
137
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 12% in Alaska - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.2%
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
$23,911
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 137 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.7%
Two or More 25.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Asian 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Baranof Elementary is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Sitka School District reports $23,911 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Baranof Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sitka High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blatchley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sitka Reach | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Pacific High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baranof Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 82
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar other schools in Sitka
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~137 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baranof Elementary
How many students attend Baranof Elementary?
Baranof Elementary has 137 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sitka, AK. CCD year-over-year: 167 (2022-23) → 160 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baranof Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Baranof Elementary is 8.1:1, which is 47% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 48% 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 Baranof Elementary?
35.3% of students at Baranof Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baranof Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Baranof Elementary is White at 46.7% of enrollment, in Sitka, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baranof Elementary?
Baranof Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Baranof Elementary rank among public schools in Sitka?
By Resource Investment Index, Baranof Elementary ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Sitka, 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 Sitka on the city page.
What other schools are in Sitka School District?
Besides Baranof Elementary, Sitka School District also operates Sitka High School (305 students), Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary (275 students), and Blatchley Middle School (241 students). See the Sitka School District district page for the complete list.