Enrollment
294
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mesa, AZ
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark
Federal NCES profile for Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040063803456Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 12
- public schools in Mesa · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 294
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark ranks #3 of 12 public schools in Mesa, AZ.
School address
District: Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy (81045) · Arizona
NCES ID 040063803456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
18.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-63% vs state
What stands out at Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Mesa, Arizona, enrolling 294 students.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.0% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Arizona average.
With 294 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.
Among 78 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 147 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy (81045) spends $7,736 per pupil, 41% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Mesa's elementary schools, it stands alongside Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa (1,066 students): Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy (81045) also operates Pathfinder Academy (554 students) and Sequoia Lehi Charter School (114 students) alongside Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark.
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 Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark compares
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.0% | ▼ 63% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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.
Funding equity
$7,736
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 147 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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 56.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
Two or More 10.2%
Asian 4.1%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: White at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy (81045), which includes Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark.
$7,736
Per student
-41%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-53%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.7%
State 86.3%
Federal 12.1%
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 Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pathfinder Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Sequoia Lehi Charter School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Mesa
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark
How many students attend Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark?
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark has 294 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mesa, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark?
18.0% of students at Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark?
The largest demographic group at Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark is White at 56.1% of enrollment, in Mesa, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark?
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark rank among public schools in Mesa?
By Resource Investment Index, Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark ranks #3 of 12 public schools in Mesa, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mesa on the city page.
Is Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark a good school?
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy (81045)?
Besides Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark, Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy (81045) also operates Pathfinder Academy (554 students) and Sequoia Lehi Charter School (114 students). See the Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy (81045) district page for the complete list.
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