Serving 429 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- 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 429 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1923
School Calendar
School Mascot
Eagles
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 0.46, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
18%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
71%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
429 students attend Charles W Sechrist Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Charles W Sechrist Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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) School District.
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