Enrollment
413
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charles W Sechrist Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Charles W Sechrist Elementary School
Charles W Sechrist Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Flagstaff, Arizona, enrolling 413 students.
At 15.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arizona median, within a few percentage points of the 17:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.0% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Arizona average.
With 413 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 147 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #55.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 413 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Flagstaff's public schools, it stands alongside Northland Preparatory Academy (637 students): Charles W Sechrist Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Flagstaff Unified District (4192) also operates Flagstaff High School (1,631 students) and Coconino High School (1,444 students) alongside Charles W Sechrist Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Charles W Sechrist Elementary School compares
Charles W Sechrist Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,218
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Flagstaff Unified District (4192), which includes Charles W Sechrist Elementary School.
$11,218
Per student
-15%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.3%
State 20.2%
Federal 18.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~413 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Charles W Sechrist Elementary School a good school?
Charles W Sechrist Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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