Serving 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Charles W Sechrist Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charles W Sechrist Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Charles W Sechrist Elementary School's student population of 398 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Charles W Sechrist Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles W Sechrist Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#440 out of 1854 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
16%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
70%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles W Sechrist Elementary School's ranking?
Charles W Sechrist Elementary School is ranked #440 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Charles W Sechrist Elementary School often compared to?
Charles W Sechrist Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manuel Demiguel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Charles W Sechrist Elementary School?
398 students attend Charles W Sechrist Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Charles W Sechrist Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles W Sechrist Elementary School?
Charles W Sechrist Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Charles W Sechrist Elementary School offer ?
Charles W Sechrist Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Charles W Sechrist Elementary School part of?
Charles W Sechrist Elementary School is part of Flagstaff Unified District (4192) School District.
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