Enrollment
137
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.1:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
-47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.3%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Baranof Elementary compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Baranof Elementary
Baranof Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Sitka, Alaska, enrolling 137 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.1:1, Baranof Elementary is leaner than roughly 88% of Alaska schools and 47% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 137 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alaska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 495 scored Alaska schools.
Among 20 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alaska schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Two or More (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 137 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sitka School District spends $24,011 per pupil, 28% below the Alaska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Sitka's public schools, it stands alongside Sitka Reach (82 students): Baranof Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount.
Sitka School District also operates Sitka High School (305 students) and Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary (275 students) alongside Baranof Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Baranof Elementary compares
Baranof Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$24,011
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,240
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sitka School District, which includes Baranof Elementary.
$24,011
Per student
-28%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.2%
State 52.3%
Federal 13.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alaska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~137 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Baranof Elementary a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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