- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 grew from 540 students in 2022-23 to 587 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 040015703046 · Buckeye, AZ Other · MID · CHARTER
602 enr · 38.0% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School (1,711 students)
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 grew from 540 students in 2022-23 to 587 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 compares
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 methodology
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
$8,858
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
Counselors1.1 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.
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
District finance for Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329) reports $8,858 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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
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.
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. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 587 (2023-24), up 47.
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: gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.