Charles W Sechrist Elementary School

Charles W Sechrist Elementary School serves 429 students from prekindergarten through fifth grade in Flagstaff, Arizona. With 26 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.5 to 1, providing opportunities for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranking 166th out of 2,029 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 92nd percentile.

Students show solid achievement in core subjects, with 62% reaching proficiency or above in English Language Arts and reading, and 52% meeting proficiency standards in mathematics. Charles W Sechrist Elementary draws students from a diverse community where 55% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, reflecting a well-educated population. The surrounding neighborhood has a median household income of $60,774 and median home values of $494,300, though the area also faces economic challenges with a poverty rate of 24.3%.

Located on North Fort Valley Road, the school sits in a rural setting near Flagstaff, offering students the benefits of small-town community atmosphere while remaining connected to the educational and cultural resources of this northern Arizona mountain town.

Located in a rural area, Charles W Sechrist Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.