How many students attend West Sedona Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 256 students attended West Sedona Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of West Sedona Elementary School?

Students at West Sedona Elementary School are 57% Hispanic, 36% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of West Sedona Elementary School attend?

Students who attend West Sedona Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Sedona Red Rock Junior/Senior High School

West Sedona Elementary School

Summary:

West Sedona Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Sedona, Arizona, with a student population of 256. The school is part of the Sedona-Oak Creek JUSD #9 district, which is ranked 351 out of 540 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Sedona Elementary faces several challenges, including a higher percentage of Hispanic students (57.42%) compared to the state average, and a lower percentage of White students (35.55%). The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arizona elementary schools, ranking 772 out of 1,245 in 2022-2023 and receiving a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school struggles with the performance of certain student subgroups, particularly Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who rank in the bottom quarter of Arizona schools in these categories. Proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels, with only 13-43% of students scoring proficient or better. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (61.72%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Nearby schools, such as Dr. Daniel Bright Elementary and Mountain View Preparatory School, generally outperform West Sedona Elementary in terms of school rankings, test scores, and student group performance, despite serving similar student populations. The significant achievement gaps between student subgroups at West Sedona Elementary suggest potential equity issues that may need to be addressed, and the school's relatively high per-student spending of $13,130 in 2021-2022 raises questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

570 Posse Ground Rd
Sedona, AZ 86336-4708

(928) 204-6600

District: Sedona-Oak Creek JUSD #9

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,130

Students who attend West Sedona Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Sedona Red Rock Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 256

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

57.4%

White:

35.5%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Sedona Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.86. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (57.4%), White (35.5%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Sedona Elementary School is 12.4. (See more...)

Compare West Sedona Elementary School employs 20.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Sedona Elementary School is $13,130.

Schooldigger Rankings:

West Sedona Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Sedona-Oak Creek JUSD #9:

SchoolDigger ranks Sedona-Oak Creek JUSD #9 187^th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Sedona Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at West Sedona Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	52.54	504^th	1062	52.5%
2010	42.94	621^st	1090	43.0%
2011	33.99	735^th	1075	31.6%
2012	34.65	825^th	1141	27.7%
2013	28.15	928^th	1158	19.9%
2014	17.76	951^st	1079	11.9%
2015	32.46	601^st	955	37.1%
2016	19.20	901^st	1079	16.5%
2017	19.90	913^th	1106	17.5%
2018	18.10	935^th	1109	15.7%
2019	22.97	786^th	1039	24.4%
2021	21.79	953^rd	1226	22.3%
2023	32.86	772^nd	1245	38.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at West Sedona Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	36.67	663^rd	1027	35.4%
2022	36.25	330^th	444	25.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at West Sedona Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	39.29	545^th	975	44.1%
2023	40.32	208^th	451	53.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at West Sedona Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	30.33	904^th	1201	24.7%
2023	56.66	261^st	820	68.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Sedona Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	14.80	773^rd	820	5.7%
2023	36.95	689^th	1116	38.3%

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Rank History for Homeless students at West Sedona Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	38.24	226^th	423	46.6%

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Rank History for Female students at West Sedona Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	21.71	830^th	1023	18.9%
2021	18.24	1056^th	1219	13.4%
2023	28.29	843^rd	1219	30.8%

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Rank History for Male students at West Sedona Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	18.40	877^th	1032	15.0%
2021	27.50	845^th	1220	30.7%
2023	36.24	718^th	1216	41.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Sedona Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	12.58	877^th	911	3.7%
2021	21.99	1023^rd	1198	14.6%
2023	29.29	841^st	1170	28.1%

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Rank History for White students at West Sedona Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	43.29	438^th	720	39.2%
2021	28.78	901^st	1161	22.4%
2022	33.97	586^th	800	26.8%
2023	32.38	720^th	1024	29.7%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Sedona Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	625	625
1993	572	7	9	80	3	n/a	n/a	0	671
1994	633	9	10	95	3	n/a	n/a	0	750
1995	460	4	6	106	2	n/a	n/a	0	578
1996	460	4	6	106	2	n/a	n/a	0	578
1997	473	3	5	93	2	n/a	n/a	0	576
1998	428	3	6	103	8	n/a	n/a	0	548
1999	404	4	5	94	7	n/a	n/a	0	514
2000	386	3	6	92	2	n/a	n/a	0	489
2001	361	7	3	101	2	n/a	n/a	0	474
2002	316	0	8	162	1	n/a	n/a	0	487
2003	316	0	8	162	1	n/a	n/a	0	487
2004	299	1	13	194	1	n/a	n/a	0	508
2005	319	6	12	219	1	n/a	n/a	0	557
2006	308	5	12	234	2	n/a	n/a	0	561
2007	280	4	12	238	2	n/a	n/a	0	536
2008	251	5	9	249	1	n/a	n/a	0	515
2009	221	5	4	225	0	n/a	n/a	0	455
2010	195	6	12	206	1	n/a	n/a	0	420
2011	190	2	6	222	1	0	18	0	439
2012	176	3	6	249	1	0	19	0	454
2013	162	5	8	265	1	0	10	0	451
2014	116	5	5	259	0	1	8	0	394
2015	102	6	4	257	0	0	13	0	382
2016	97	6	4	268	3	1	9	0	388
2017	67	1	3	221	5	3	7	0	307
2018	66	2	3	220	1	2	5	0	299
2019	90	6	3	238	1	3	10	0	351
2020	104	5	3	183	0	3	11	0	309
2021	71	2	2	183	1	2	10	0	271
2022	73	3	2	134	0	0	8	0	220
2023	91	4	2	147	0	0	12	0	256

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Sedona Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	625	31.3	19.9	n/a
1993	671	31.3	21.4	n/a
1994	750	33.8	22.2	n/a
1995	578	30.7	18.8	n/a
1996	578	30.7	18.8	n/a
1997	576	29.4	19.6	n/a
1998	548	31.4	17.5	n/a
1999	514	29.3	17.5	n/a
2000	489	31.2	15.7	n/a
2001	474	31.1	15.2	n/a
2002	487	26.8	18.2	41.1
2003	487	26.8	18.2	41.1
2004	508	31.3	16.2	45.9
2005	557	32.5	17.1	46.9
2006	561	35.7	15.7	49.9
2007	536	33.9	15.8	46.8
2008	515	30.5	16.9	53.6
2009	455	33.5	13.6	50.1
2010	420	26.5	15.8	n/a
2011	439	21.2	20.6	0
2012	454	23.5	19.3	57
2013	451	25.0	18.0	61.2
2014	394	24.8	15.8	65
2015	382	23.0	16.6	61.8
2016	388	21.0	18.4	38.4
2017	307	17.1	17.9	77.5
2018	299	19.0	15.7	68.6
2019	351	25.6	13.6	71.8
2020	309	22.6	13.6	70.9
2021	271	23.5	11.5	n/a
2022	220	20.7	10.6	19.5
2023	256	20.5	12.4	61.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Sedona Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	625	31.3	19.9	n/a
1993	671	31.3	21.4	n/a
1994	750	33.8	22.2	n/a
1995	578	30.7	18.8	n/a
1996	578	30.7	18.8	n/a
1997	576	29.4	19.6	n/a
1998	548	31.4	17.5	n/a
1999	514	29.3	17.5	n/a
2000	489	31.2	15.7	n/a
2001	474	31.1	15.2	n/a
2002	487	26.8	18.2	41.1
2003	487	26.8	18.2	41.1
2004	508	31.3	16.2	45.9
2005	557	32.5	17.1	46.9
2006	561	35.7	15.7	49.9
2007	536	33.9	15.8	46.8
2008	515	30.5	16.9	53.6
2009	455	33.5	13.6	50.1
2010	420	26.5	15.8	n/a
2011	439	21.2	20.6	0
2012	454	23.5	19.3	57
2013	451	25.0	18.0	61.2
2014	394	24.8	15.8	65
2015	382	23.0	16.6	61.8
2016	388	21.0	18.4	38.4
2017	307	17.1	17.9	77.5
2018	299	19.0	15.7	68.6
2019	351	25.6	13.6	71.8
2020	309	22.6	13.6	70.9
2021	271	23.5	11.5	n/a
2022	220	20.7	10.6	19.5
2023	256	20.5	12.4	61.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Sedona Elementary School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$691 (6.2%)	$222 (2.0%)	$1,604 (14.3%)	$7,937 (70.7%)	$2,370 (21.1%)	$10,307 (91.9%)	$11,220
2022	$1,914 (14.6%)	$22 (0.2%)	$3,850 (29.3%)	$9,589 (73.0%)	$1,606 (12.2%)	$11,194 (85.3%)	$13,130

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Sedona Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 786^th of 1039 Elementary schools	Ranks 772^nd of 1245 Elementary schools	13.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	351	256	27.1%
African American	6	4	33.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	238	147	38.2%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	90	91	1.1%
Two or More Races	10	12	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.8%	61.7%	10.1%

Schools Near West Sedona Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)						AASA Mathematics (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
West Sedona Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	570 Posse Ground Rd	Sedona	86336	Yavapai County	Sedona-Oak Creek JUSD #9	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 204-6600	256	21	12.4	61.7%	91 (35.5%)	4 (1.6%)	147 (57.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.7%)								(n/a)													$13,130	$1,914	$22	$3,850	$9,589	$1,606	$11,195
Sedona Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	165 Kachina Dr	Sedona	86336	Yavapai County	Sedona Charter School Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 204-6464	163				119 (73.0%)	1 (0.6%)	29 (17.8%)	4 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.1%)								(n/a)		48.0						48.0						$00			$00
Oak Creek Elementary School	Public	K-8	11490 Purple Sage	Cornville	86325	Yavapai County	Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 639-5109	235	18	13.4	62.6%	146 (62.1%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (35.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)								(n/a)	42.0				50.0	69.0							$8,026	$985	$466	$2,436	$5,938	$638	$6,575
Desert Star Community School	Public, Charter	K-8	1240 S Recycler Rd	Cornville	86325	Yavapai County	Desert Star Community School Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 282-0171	155				118 (76.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (19.4%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)								(n/a)			67.0	57.0										$00			$00
Beaver Creek School	Public	PK, KG-8	4810 E Beaver Creek Rd	Rimrock	86335	Yavapai County	Beaver Creek Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 567-4631	340	13	26.1	51.8%	182 (53.5%)	2 (0.6%)	128 (37.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	2 (0.6%)	20 (5.9%)	31	564^th of 904 public elementary schools	37.6%		35.1	742^nd of 1245 public elementary schools	40.4%	178		34.0	26.0	34.0	59.0		51.0	32.0						$00			$00
Liberty Leadership Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	320 S Main St	Cottonwood	86326	Yavapai County	Liberty Leadership Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 796-7315	53				32 (60.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (37.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)								(n/a)														$00			$00
Cottonwood Community School	Public	K-8	500 E Mingus Ave	Cottonwood	86326	Yavapai County	Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 634-2231	500	37	13.5	75.0%	188 (37.6%)	8 (1.6%)	283 (56.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.2%)	28.7	586^th of 904 public elementary schools	35.2%		20.6	992^nd of 1245 public elementary schools	20.3%	406	37.0	26.0	42.0	25.0	26.0	32.0	41.0		28.0					$00			$00
Mountain View Preparatory School	Public	K-8	2939 E Del Rio Dr	Cottonwood	86326	Yavapai County	Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 649-8144	403	23	17.4	32.8%	237 (58.8%)	3 (0.7%)	134 (33.3%)	5 (1.2%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (4.5%)	33.7	535^th of 904 public elementary schools	40.8%		55.3	486^th of 1245 public elementary schools	61.0%	49	42.0	36.0	44.0	39.0	39.0	31.0	34.0	28.0	36.0	25.0		29.0	$6,510	$457	$02	$916	$5,411	$639	$6,050
Clarkdale-Jerome Online Learning Academy	Public, Virtual	K-8	1615 Main St	Clarkdale	86324	Yavapai County	Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(928) 364-5035	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	1615 Main St	Clarkdale	86324	Yavapai County	Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 634-5035	475	23	19.6	39.8%	309 (65.1%)	3 (0.6%)	102 (21.5%)	4 (0.8%)	33 (6.9%)	2 (0.4%)	22 (4.6%)	46.9	424^th of 904 public elementary schools	53.1%		61.7	430^th of 1245 public elementary schools	65.5%	6	45.0	50.0	48.0	49.0			50.0	38.0	31.0	26.0	24.0		$10,080	$716	$778	$2,209	$7,680	$906	$8,586

West Sedona Elementary School

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