- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mesa, AZ
Sequoia Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sequoia Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040024402153Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sequoia Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #7 of 26
- elementary schools in Mesa · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 79.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 764
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Sequoia Elementary School ranks #7 of 26 elementary schools in Mesa, AZ.
School address
District: Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Charter School (6446) · Arizona
NCES ID 040024402153 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+323 students YoY
Sequoia Elementary School grew from 362 students in 2022-23 to 685 in 2023-24 (+89.2%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+323 students YoY 040024402153 · Mesa, AZ Elementary · MID · CHARTER
764 enr · 79.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Sequoia Secondary School (372 students)
Sequoia Elementary School grew from 362 students in 2022-23 to 685 in 2023-24 (+89.2%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Sequoia Elementary School compares
Sequoia Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.8% | ▲ 65% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 764 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
764
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$11,847
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.8%
African American 10.9%
White 9.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
Two or More 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, Sequoia Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Charter School (6446) reports $11,847 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sequoia Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoia Secondary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Sequoia Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Mesa
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Sequoia Elementary School
How many students attend Sequoia Elementary School?
Sequoia Elementary School has 764 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mesa, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 685 (2023-24), up 323.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sequoia Elementary School?
79.8% of students at Sequoia Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sequoia Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sequoia Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.8% of enrollment, in Mesa, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sequoia Elementary School?
Sequoia Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Sequoia Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Mesa?
By Resource Investment Index, Sequoia Elementary School ranks #7 of 26 elementary schools in Mesa, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Mesa on the city page.
What other schools are in Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Charter School (6446)?
Besides Sequoia Elementary School, Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Charter School (6446) also operates Sequoia Secondary School (372 students). See the Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Charter School (6446) district page for the complete list.