Charles W Sechrist Elementary School
Tel:
(928) 527-6000
- Charles W Sechrist Elementary School serves 477 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Charles W Sechrist Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Charles W Sechrist Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Charles W Sechrist Elementary School's student population of 477 students has stayed relatively flat 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 | 477 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Charles W Sechrist Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Charles W Sechrist Elementary School is 0.42, 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.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #256 out of 2111 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 44% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 |
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American Indian | 3% | 6% |
Asian | 2% | 3% |
Hispanic | 14% | 45% |
Black | n/a | 5% |
White | 75% | 38% |
Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.65 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 45% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Flagstaff Unified School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Charles W Sechrist Elementary School is Caviat - Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Flagstaff Junior Academy (1.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Page Caviat - Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.4 miles
3401 N. Fort Balley Rd.
Page, AZ 86040
(928) 645-2737 0.4 9-12 n/a - Flagstaff Flagstaff Junior Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 298 students
1.7 miles
306 W. Cedar Avenue
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 774-6007 1.7 K-8 298 - Flagstaff Eva Marshall Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 489 students
2.0 miles
850 N. Bonito St.
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 527-6000 2.0 PK-6 489 - Page Caviat - Flagstaff High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
2.1 miles
400 W Elm Ave, Unit 4
Page, AZ 86040
(928) 645-2737 2.1 9-12 n/a - Flagstaff Flagstaff High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,496 student
2.2 miles
400 W Elm Street
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 773-8100 2.2 9-12 1,496
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