- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Sequoia Elementary grew from 425 students in 2022-23 to 477 in 2023-24 (+12.2%).
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).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 064215006914 · Westminster, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 22:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Helen Stacey Middle (947 students)
Sequoia Elementary grew from 425 students in 2022-23 to 477 in 2023-24 (+12.2%). 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
- Helen Stacey M
Helen Stacey Middle
947 students
- Warner Middle
Warner Middle
846 students
- Demille Elemen
Demille Elementary
562 students
- Eastwood Eleme
Eastwood Elementary
542 students
- Jessie Hayden
Jessie Hayden Elementary
514 students
- This school
Sequoia Elementary
440 students
What this shows Sequoia Elementary reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sequoia Elementary compares
Sequoia Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$18,742
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
Counselors0.3 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.
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
District finance for Westminster reports $18,742 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~440 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), up 52.
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, 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 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.
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.