Sequoia Elementary School serves 596 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Sequoia Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 596 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sequoia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Sequoia Elementary School's student population of 596 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
596 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sequoia Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Sequoia Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3175 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
85%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
12%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sequoia Elementary School's ranking?
Sequoia Elementary School is ranked #3175 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sequoia Elementary School often compared to?
Sequoia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Golden Oak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Sequoia Elementary School?
596 students attend Sequoia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Sequoia Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sequoia Elementary School?
Sequoia Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sequoia Elementary School offer ?
Sequoia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sequoia Elementary School part of?
Sequoia Elementary School is part of Richland Union Elementary School District.
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