Enrollment
440
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westminster, 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 064215006914
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
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 near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #8 of 12
- elementary schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 48.0%
- 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 #8 of 12 elementary schools in Westminster, CA.
School address
District: Westminster · California
NCES ID 064215006914 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sequoia Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sequoia Elementary
Sequoia Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Westminster, California, enrolling 440 students.
At 22:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 440 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,366 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #408.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and Asian (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1467 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Westminster's elementary schools, it stands alongside Eastwood Elementary (542 students): Sequoia Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22:1 vs 23.6:1).
Westminster also operates Helen Stacey Middle (947 students) and Warner Middle (846 students) alongside Sequoia Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sequoia Elementary compares
Sequoia Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▼ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$16,253
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.4%
Asian 28.6%
White 13.9%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Sequoia Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westminster, which includes Sequoia Elementary.
$16,253
Per student
-2%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.2%
State 55.6%
Federal 10.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Sequoia Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Stacey Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warner Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Demille Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jessie Hayden 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
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Westminster
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Eastwood Elementary
Standard public school
542 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Leo Carrillo Elementary
Standard public school
508 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Willmore Elementary
Standard public school
485 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Westmont Elementary
Standard public school
441 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Post Elementary
Standard public school
338 students 26:1 students per teacher
Susan B. Anthony Elementary
Standard public school
332 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~440 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sequoia Elementary
How many students attend Sequoia Elementary?
Sequoia Elementary has 440 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westminster, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sequoia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sequoia Elementary is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sequoia Elementary?
48.0% 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 46.4% of enrollment, in Westminster, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sequoia Elementary rank among elementary schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Sequoia Elementary ranks #8 of 12 elementary schools in Westminster, 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 Westminster on the city page.
Is Sequoia Elementary a good school?
Sequoia Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Westminster?
Besides Sequoia Elementary, Westminster also operates Helen Stacey Middle (947 students), Warner Middle (846 students), and Demille Elementary (562 students). See the Westminster district page for the complete list.
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