Serving 413 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Charles W Sechrist Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
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 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Charles W Sechrist Elementary School serves the northwest part of Flagstaff, AZ, covering an extensive area of approximately 639.6 square miles. Families in this zone can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 53.7 miles away.
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Charles W Sechrist Elementary School's student population of 413 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
413 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Charles W Sechrist Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 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 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#268 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hispanic
16%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
70%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 22-year historical data
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 #268 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Charles W Sechrist Elementary School?
413 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 American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Charles W Sechrist Elementary School part of?
Charles W Sechrist Elementary School is part of Flagstaff Unified District (4192).
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