Baranof Elementary School serves 160 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Baranof Elementary School's student population of 160 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
160 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Baranof Elementary School is 0.69, 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
8:1
15:1
American Indian
11%
22%
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
48%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
24%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
160 students attend Baranof Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Baranof Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Baranof Elementary School?
Baranof Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Baranof Elementary School part of?
Baranof Elementary School is part of Sitka School District.
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