West Sedona Elementary School

256 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

West Sedona Elementary School, located at 570 Posse Ground Road in Sedona, Arizona, serves as a primary educational hub for the Sedona-Oak Creek Unified School District. Nestled in one of the most scenic areas of the state, the school is known for its focus on providing a well-rounded academic experience for elementary-aged students. It emphasizes foundational learning, community engagement, and the integration of the unique local culture into its educational environment, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from its location near the base of the area’s iconic red rock formations, which often serves as an extension of the classroom through local exploration and nature-based learning opportunities. As part of a smaller school district, West Sedona Elementary typically fosters a tight-knit community feel where teachers, staff, and families work collaboratively. The institution is dedicated to maintaining high educational standards while supporting the social and emotional development of its diverse student body, ensuring that each child receives the attention and resources necessary to thrive.

256

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Sedona Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	91
Hispanic	147
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	12

Hispanic
147 (57.4 %)
White
91 (35.5 %)
Two or More
12 (4.7 %)
Black
4 (1.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sedona-Oak Creek JUSD #9 (4467)
Phone:	(928)204-6600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 38