Enrollment
276
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sedona, AZ
West Sedona Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Sedona Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040973301512
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Sedona Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Arizona schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Sedona · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Sedona Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Sedona Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Sedona, AZ.
School address
District: Sedona-Oak Creek Jusd #9 (4467) · Arizona
NCES ID 040973301512 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Sedona Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Sedona Elementary School
West Sedona Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Sedona, Arizona, enrolling 276 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.8% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 276 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 156 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #87.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and White (33%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 276 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Sedona-Oak Creek Jusd #9 (4467) also operates Sedona Red Rock Junior/Senior High School (408 students) and Red Rock Academy (9 students) alongside West Sedona 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 West Sedona Elementary School compares
West Sedona 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▲ 1% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 26% in Arizona - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.0%
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
$12,052
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 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 62.0%
White 33.0%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, West Sedona Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sedona-Oak Creek Jusd #9 (4467), which includes West Sedona Elementary School.
$12,052
Per student
-8%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.2%
State 12.2%
Federal 10.6%
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 West Sedona Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedona Red Rock Junior/Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Rock Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to West Sedona Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~276 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Sedona Elementary School
How many students attend West Sedona Elementary School?
West Sedona Elementary School has 276 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sedona, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Sedona Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Sedona Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 12% lower 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 West Sedona Elementary School?
48.8% of students at West Sedona Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Sedona Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Sedona Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.0% of enrollment, in Sedona, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Sedona Elementary School?
West Sedona Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 West Sedona Elementary School rank among schools in Sedona?
By Resource Investment Index, West Sedona Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Sedona, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sedona on the city page.
Is West Sedona Elementary School a good school?
West Sedona Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Arizona schools. 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 Sedona-Oak Creek Jusd #9 (4467)?
Besides West Sedona Elementary School, Sedona-Oak Creek Jusd #9 (4467) also operates Sedona Red Rock Junior/Senior High School (408 students) and Red Rock Academy (9 students). See the Sedona-Oak Creek Jusd #9 (4467) district page for the complete list.
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