At a glance
Reported students
414
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
366
Sequoia Elementary: 414 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
24.4:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. 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
- 450
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 25:1
What the reported data says about Sequoia Elementary
Sequoia Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Santa Rosa. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Rincon Valley Union Elementary. NCES reports 414 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.4:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 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 (63.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.7%). English learners represent 2.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16%. 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 Sequoia Elementary
- 1How do the reported 24.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 17 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 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 16%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63.5%
- Hispanic16.7%
- Black1%
- Asian3.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial14%
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 Rincon Valley Union Elementary
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Village Elementary Charter
Elementary · Grades KG–06
384 reported students
Spring Lake Charter
Elementary · Grades KG–08
383 reported students
Manzanita Elementary Charter
Elementary · Grades KG–06
369 reported students
Austin Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
366 reported students
Madrone Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
363 reported students
Binkley Elementary Charter
Elementary · Grades KG–06
351 reported students
Public schools near Sequoia Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whited Elementary Charter Elementary · Charter · Rincon Valley Union Elementary | KG–06 | 327 | 0.6 mi |
| Binkley Elementary Charter Elementary · Charter · Rincon Valley Union Elementary | KG–06 | 351 | 0.6 mi |
| Austin Creek Elementary Elementary · Rincon Valley Union Elementary | KG–06 | 366 | 0.9 mi |
| Madrone Elementary Elementary · Rincon Valley Union Elementary | KG–06 | 363 | 1.2 mi |
| Spring Lake Charter Elementary · Charter · Rincon Valley Union Elementary | KG–08 | 383 | 2 mi |
| Village Elementary Charter Elementary · Charter · Rincon Valley Union Elementary | KG–06 | 384 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sequoia Elementary
What grades does Sequoia Elementary serve?
Sequoia Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Rincon Valley Union Elementary.
How many students attend Sequoia Elementary?
Sequoia Elementary reported 414 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 450 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sequoia Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 24.4:1, based on 414 students and 17 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sequoia Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sequoia Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rincon Valley Union Elementary attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sequoia Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
22.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sequoia Elementary in?
Sequoia Elementary is part of Rincon Valley Union Elementary, based in Santa Rosa, CA, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sequoia Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Whited Elementary Charter (0.6 mi), Binkley Elementary Charter (0.6 mi), Austin Creek Elementary (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.