- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shafter, CA
Sequoia Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sequoia Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062145010810
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sequoia Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Shafter · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- small classes for California
- 79.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sequoia Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sequoia Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Shafter, CA.
School address
District: Richland Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062145010810 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Sequoia Elementary held near 588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.5 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 062145010810 · Shafter, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
534 enr · 16.7:1 · 79.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Golden Oak Elementary (717 students)
Sequoia Elementary held near 588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.5 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sequoia Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Golden Oak Ele
Golden Oak Elementary
717 students
- Redwood Elemen
Redwood Elementary
601 students
- Richland Junio
Richland Junior High
558 students
- This school
Sequoia Elementary
534 students
What this shows Sequoia Elementary reports 534 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sequoia Elementary compares
Sequoia Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.5% | ▲ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in California - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
72.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,278
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.8%
White 7.7%
Asian 3.2%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Sequoia Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richland Union Elementary reports $20,278 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sequoia Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Oak Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Redwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richland Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sequoia Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Shafter
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Golden Oak Elementary
Standard public school
717 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Redwood Elementary
Standard public school
601 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Maple Elementary
Standard public school
287 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Grow Academy Shafter
Standard public school
80 students 2.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~534 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sequoia Elementary
How many students attend Sequoia Elementary?
Sequoia Elementary has 534 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shafter, CA. CCD year-over-year: 585 (2022-23) → 588 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sequoia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sequoia Elementary is 16.7:1, which is 22% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sequoia Elementary?
79.5% of students at Sequoia Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sequoia Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sequoia Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 88.8% of enrollment, in Shafter, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sequoia Elementary?
Sequoia Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sequoia Elementary rank among elementary schools in Shafter?
By Resource Investment Index, Sequoia Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Shafter, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Shafter on the city page.
What other schools are in Richland Union Elementary?
Besides Sequoia Elementary, Richland Union Elementary also operates Golden Oak Elementary (717 students), Redwood Elementary (601 students), and Richland Junior High (558 students). See the Richland Union Elementary district page for the complete list.