- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Rosa, CA
Sequoia Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sequoia Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063264005081
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sequoia Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools.
- #14 of 45
- elementary schools in Santa Rosa · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.4:1
- large classes for California
- 16.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sequoia Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sequoia Elementary ranks #14 of 45 elementary schools in Santa Rosa, CA.
School address
District: Rincon Valley Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063264005081 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Sequoia Elementary held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 063264005081 · Santa Rosa, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 24.4:1 · 16.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Village Elementary Charter (384 students)
Sequoia Elementary held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.5 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
- This school
Sequoia Elementary
414 students
- Village Elemen
Village Elementary Charter
384 students
- Spring Lake Ch
Spring Lake Charter
383 students
- Manzanita Elem
Manzanita Elementary Charter
369 students
- Austin Creek E
Austin Creek Elementary
366 students
- Madrone Elemen
Madrone Elementary
363 students
What this shows Sequoia Elementary reports 414 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 | 24.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.3% | ▼ 71% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in California - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,814
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 14.1%
Asian 3.6%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Sequoia Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rincon Valley Union Elementary reports $18,814 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Elementary Charter | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Lake Charter | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manzanita Elementary Charter | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Austin Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madrone Elementary | Similar size | 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
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Santa Rosa
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cesar Chavez Language Academy
Standard public school
773 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elementary/Willowside Middle
Standard public school
708 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Sheppard Elementary
Standard public school
577 students 24:1 students per teacher
Mattie Washburn Elementary
Standard public school
535 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Roseland Creek Elementary
Standard public school
534 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Santa Rosa French-American Charter (Srfacs)
Standard public school
525 students 23.9:1 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 (~414 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sequoia Elementary
How many students attend Sequoia Elementary?
Sequoia Elementary has 414 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Rosa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sequoia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sequoia Elementary is 24.4:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sequoia Elementary?
16.3% 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 63.8% of enrollment, in Santa Rosa, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sequoia Elementary?
Sequoia Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sequoia Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Rosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Sequoia Elementary ranks #14 of 45 elementary schools in Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa on the city page.
What other schools are in Rincon Valley Union Elementary?
Besides Sequoia Elementary, Rincon Valley Union Elementary also operates Village Elementary Charter (384 students), Spring Lake Charter (383 students), and Manzanita Elementary Charter (369 students). See the Rincon Valley Union Elementary district page for the complete list.