At a glance
Reported students
575
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
70th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
564.5
Sequoya Elementary School: 575 reported students.
State peer staffing position
49th percentile
16.2:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 548
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.4:1
What the reported data says about Sequoya Elementary School
Sequoya Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Scottsdale. It is one of 30 current school records connected to Scottsdale Unified District (4240). NCES reports 575 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 70th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, close to the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (71.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.6%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sequoya Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.7%
- Hispanic13.6%
- Black2.1%
- Asian4.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial7.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Scottsdale Unified District (4240)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Tavan Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
585 reported students
Copper Ridge School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
554 reported students
Kiva Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
609 reported students
Cochise Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
617 reported students
Hohokam Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
495 reported students
Hopi Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
674 reported students
Public schools near Sequoya Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Shadows Elementary School Elementary · Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) | PK–06 | 554 | 1 mi |
| Scottsdale Country Day School Elementary · Charter · Scottsdale Country Day School (91110) | KG–08 | 133 | 1.3 mi |
| Arizona Language Preparatory Elementary · Charter · Arizona Language Preparatory (92566) | KG–06 | 73 | 1.4 mi |
| Sonoran Sky Elementary School Elementary · Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) | PK–06 | 567 | 1.5 mi |
| Sandpiper Elementary School Elementary · Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) | PK–06 | 429 | 1.6 mi |
| Cherokee Elementary School Elementary · Scottsdale Unified District (4240) | PK–05 | 690 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sequoya Elementary School
What grades does Sequoya Elementary School serve?
Sequoya Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Scottsdale Unified District (4240).
How many students attend Sequoya Elementary School?
Sequoya Elementary School reported 575 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 70th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 548 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sequoya Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.2:1, based on 575 students and 35.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sequoya Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sequoya Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Scottsdale Unified District (4240) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Sequoya Elementary School in?
Sequoya Elementary School is part of Scottsdale Unified District (4240), based in Scottsdale, AZ, which operates 30 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sequoya Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Desert Shadows Elementary School (1 mi), Scottsdale Country Day School (1.3 mi), Arizona Language Preparatory (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.