Baranof Elementary School serves 154 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 154 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Baranof Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Baranof Elementary School's student population of 154 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
154 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Baranof Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
18%
22%
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
45%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
25%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Baranof Elementary School?
154 students attend Baranof Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Baranof Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baranof Elementary School?
Baranof Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Baranof Elementary School offer ?
Baranof Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Baranof Elementary School part of?
Baranof Elementary School is part of Sitka School District.
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