- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oakland, CA
Sequoia Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sequoia Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062805004314
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sequoia Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #21 of 67
- elementary schools in Oakland · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.6:1
- students per teacher
- 28.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sequoia Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sequoia Elementary ranks #21 of 67 elementary schools in Oakland, CA.
School address
District: Oakland Unified · California
NCES ID 062805004314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Sequoia Elementary held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 062805004314 · Oakland, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 22.6:1 · 28.3% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakland Technical High (1,812 students)
Sequoia Elementary held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.0 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
- Oakland Techni
Oakland Technical High
1,812 students
- Oakland High
Oakland High
1,579 students
- Skyline High
Skyline High
1,250 students
- Fremont High
Fremont High
1,166 students
- Coliseum Colle
Coliseum College Prep Academy
861 students
- This school 452
Sequoia Elementary
452 students
What this shows Sequoia Elementary reports 452 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▼ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$22,112
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 29.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
Two or More 22.1%
African American 11.2%
Asian 10.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 29.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.3, Sequoia Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Oakland Unified reports $22,112 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Technical High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakland High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyline High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fremont High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coliseum College Prep Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,166
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Oakland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Yu Ming Charter
Standard public school
959 students 24:1 students per teacher
Melrose Leadership Academy
Standard public school
722 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Lockwood Steam Academy Elementary
Standard public school
678 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
664 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
American Indian Public Charter School Ii
Standard public school
617 students 36.3:1 students per teacher
Greenleaf
Standard public school
613 students 21.9:1 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 (~452 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sequoia Elementary
How many students attend Sequoia Elementary?
Sequoia Elementary has 452 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oakland, CA. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sequoia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sequoia Elementary is 22.6:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sequoia Elementary?
28.3% 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 White at 29.5% of enrollment, in Oakland, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sequoia Elementary?
Sequoia Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Oakland?
By Resource Investment Index, Sequoia Elementary ranks #21 of 67 elementary schools in Oakland, 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 Oakland on the city page.
What other schools are in Oakland Unified?
Besides Sequoia Elementary, Oakland Unified also operates Oakland Technical High (1,812 students), Oakland High (1,579 students), and Skyline High (1,250 students). See the Oakland Unified district page for the complete list.