Sequoia Elementary School

500 E. Fresno Ave.
Shafter, CA 93263
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 585 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sequoia Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 585 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Sequoia Elementary School's student population of 585 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
585 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Sequoia Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sequoia Elementary School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#7950 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sequoia Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sequoia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sequoia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sequoia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sequoia Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sequoia Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
87%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sequoia Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sequoia Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
White
10%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sequoia Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sequoia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sequoia Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.23
This chart displays the diversity score of Sequoia Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sequoia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sequoia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #7950 out of 9,602 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sequoia Elementary School?
585 students attend Sequoia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Sequoia Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% 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 18:1, 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 585 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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