Enrollment
602
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buckeye, AZ
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10
Federal NCES profile for Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040015703046Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Buckeye · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 602
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 ranks #4 of 6 schools in Buckeye, AZ.
School address
District: Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329) · Arizona
NCES ID 040015703046 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
38.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-21% vs state
What stands out at Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Buckeye, Arizona, enrolling 602 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 602 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 311 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #276, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (34%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 547 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329) spends $6,722 per pupil, 49% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Buckeye's public schools, it stands alongside Verrado Heritage Elementary School (1,014 students): Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Its district, Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329), also runs Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School (1,711 students).
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 Verrado Way and I-10 compares
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 21% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$6,722
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 547 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 55.8%
White 34.1%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 4.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329), which includes Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10.
$6,722
Per student
-49%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-59%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.1%
State 90.3%
Federal 9.6%
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 Verrado Way and I-10 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Buckeye
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Verrado Heritage Elementary School
Standard public school
1,014 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Blue Horizons Elementary School
Standard public school
976 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Marionneaux Elementary School
Standard public school
697 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Desert Sunset Elementary School
Standard public school
648 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Festival Foothills Elementary School
Standard public school
262 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10
How many students attend Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10?
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 has 602 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buckeye, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10?
38.0% of students at Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 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 Verrado Way and I-10?
The largest demographic group at Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 is Hispanic or Latino at 55.8% of enrollment, in Buckeye, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10?
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower 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 Verrado Way and I-10 rank among schools in Buckeye?
By Resource Investment Index, Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 ranks #4 of 6 schools in Buckeye, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Buckeye on the city page.
Is Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 a good school?
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 earns 15/100 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. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329)?
Besides Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10, Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329) also operates Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School (1,711 students). See the Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329) district page for the complete list.
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