- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flagstaff, AZ
Charles W Sechrist Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Charles W Sechrist Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040286000222
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles W Sechrist Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #5 of 14
- schools in Flagstaff · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 14.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles W Sechrist Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles W Sechrist Elementary School ranks #5 of 14 schools in Flagstaff, AZ.
School address
District: Flagstaff Unified District (4192) · Arizona
NCES ID 040286000222 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Charles W Sechrist Elementary School grew from 400 students in 2022-23 to 429 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 040286000222 · Flagstaff, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 15.9:1 · 14.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Flagstaff High School (1,631 students)
Charles W Sechrist Elementary School grew from 400 students in 2022-23 to 429 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Charles W Sechrist Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Flagstaff High
Flagstaff High School
1,631 students
- Coconino High
Coconino High School
1,444 students
- Sinagua Middle
Sinagua Middle School
1,013 students
- Mount Elden Mi
Mount Elden Middle School
678 students
- Manuel Demigue 561
Manuel Demiguel Elementary School
561 students
- This school 413
Charles W Sechrist Elementary School
413 students
What this shows Charles W Sechrist Elementary School reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles W Sechrist Elementary School compares
Charles W Sechrist Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.0% | ▼ 71% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Arizona - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,945
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.6%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 1.7%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Charles W Sechrist Elementary School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Flagstaff Unified District (4192) reports $11,945 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles W Sechrist Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coconino High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sinagua Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Elden Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manuel Demiguel Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles W Sechrist Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Flagstaff
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~413 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles W Sechrist Elementary School
How many students attend Charles W Sechrist Elementary School?
Charles W Sechrist Elementary School has 413 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flagstaff, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 429 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles W Sechrist Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles W Sechrist Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles W Sechrist Elementary School?
14.0% of students at Charles W Sechrist Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles W Sechrist Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Charles W Sechrist Elementary School is White at 70.5% of enrollment, in Flagstaff, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles W Sechrist Elementary School?
Charles W Sechrist Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Charles W Sechrist Elementary School rank among schools in Flagstaff?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles W Sechrist Elementary School ranks #5 of 14 schools in Flagstaff, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Flagstaff on the city page.
What other schools are in Flagstaff Unified District (4192)?
Besides Charles W Sechrist Elementary School, Flagstaff Unified District (4192) also operates Flagstaff High School (1,631 students), Coconino High School (1,444 students), and Sinagua Middle School (1,013 students). See the Flagstaff Unified District (4192) district page for the complete list.