Baranof Elementary School serves 167 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Baranof Elementary School's student population of 167 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
167 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Baranof Elementary School is 0.74, which is more 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
15:1
American Indian
17%
22%
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
40%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
24%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Baranof Elementary School?
167 students attend Baranof Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Baranof Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 9% 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 15:1.
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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