Enrollment
241
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.3%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blatchley Middle School compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blatchley Middle School
Blatchley Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Sitka, Alaska, enrolling 241 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alaska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 241 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alaska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 495 scored Alaska schools.
Against 47 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #24.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 241 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.0% 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.
Sitka School District also operates Sitka High School (305 students) and Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary (275 students) alongside Blatchley Middle School.
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 Blatchley Middle School compares
Blatchley Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sitka School District, which includes Blatchley Middle School.
$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 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
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~241 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Blatchley Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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