- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sitka, AK
Blatchley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Blatchley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 020024000136
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blatchley Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Alaska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Sitka · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Blatchley Middle School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blatchley Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Sitka, AK.
School address
District: Sitka School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020024000136 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Blatchley Middle School shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 020024000136 · Sitka, AK Middle · SMALL · TRAD
241 enr · 11.5:1 · 31.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Sitka High School (305 students)
Blatchley Middle School shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Blatchley Middle School 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
- This school
Blatchley Middle School
241 students
- Baranof Elemen
Baranof Elementary
137 students
- Sitka Reach 82
Sitka Reach
82 students
- Pacific High S 40
Pacific High School
40 students
What this shows Blatchley Middle School reports 241 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blatchley Middle School compares
Blatchley Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 49% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
241
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 29% in Alaska - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.0%
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 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 20.3%
Two or More 14.1%
Asian 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Blatchley Middle School 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 Blatchley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sitka High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baranof Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sitka Reach | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Pacific High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blatchley Middle School'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
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 82
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~241 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blatchley Middle School
How many students attend Blatchley Middle School?
Blatchley Middle School has 241 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sitka, AK. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blatchley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blatchley Middle School is 11.5:1, which is 24% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 27% 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 Blatchley Middle School?
31.3% of students at Blatchley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blatchley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Blatchley Middle School is White at 50.6% of enrollment, in Sitka, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blatchley Middle School?
Blatchley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Blatchley Middle School rank among public schools in Sitka?
By Resource Investment Index, Blatchley Middle School ranks #6 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 Blatchley Middle School, Sitka School District also operates Sitka High School (305 students), Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary (275 students), and Baranof Elementary (137 students). See the Sitka School District district page for the complete list.