- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
West Sedona Elementary School held near 256 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 040973301512 · Sedona, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 13.8:1 · 48.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Sedona Red Rock Junior/Senior High School (408 students)
West Sedona Elementary School held near 256 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
West Sedona Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sedona Red Roc
Sedona Red Rock Junior/Senior High School
408 students
- This school
West Sedona Elementary School
276 students
- Red Rock Acade 9
Red Rock Academy
9 students
What this shows West Sedona Elementary School reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Sedona Elementary School compares
West Sedona Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,680
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
Counselors1.0 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.
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
District finance for Sedona-Oak Creek Jusd #9 (4467) reports $12,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 9
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~276 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 256 (2022-23) → 256 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.