Serving 696 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sequoia Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 696 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sequoia Elementary serves the west part of Fresno, CA, covering an area of approximately 4.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sequoia Elementary School's student population of 696 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
696 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We are FAMILY! We are WILDCATS!
School Rankings
Sequoia Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sequoia Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#3217 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
45%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #3217 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sequoia Elementary School often compared to?
Sequoia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John S. Wash Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sequoia Elementary School?
696 students attend Sequoia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Sequoia Elementary School students are Asian, 42% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sequoia Elementary School?
Sequoia Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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 Sanger Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Sequoia Elementary School located?
Sequoia Elementary School is located in the Roosevelt neighborhood of Fresno, CA. There are 32 other public schools located in Roosevelt.
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