Sequoia Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Shafter, California 93263 · Richland Union Elementary
#3927 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#42457 of 50,301 nationally
About Sequoia Elementary
Sequoia Elementary is a public elementary located in Shafter, in the Richland Union Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 534 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 23.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 3927th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is students per teacher (30th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 534.
There are 7 schools in Shafter; Sequoia Elementary ranks 4th of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)29%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)89.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Sequoia Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 29%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Sequoia Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Shafter High
Shafter · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,599 students · 720 m away
Redwood Elementary
Shafter · Public elementary · Grades K–6
601 students · 1.6 km away
Richland Junior High
Shafter · Public middle · Grades 7–8
558 students · 1.6 km away
Golden Oak Elementary
Shafter · Public elementary · Grades K–6
717 students · 2.2 km away
Grow Academy Shafter
Shafter · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
80 students · 3.2 km away
Maple Elementary
Shafter · Public elementary · Grades K–8
287 students · 6.2 km away
Teresa Burke Elementary
Wasco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
503 students · 9.8 km away
Rio Bravo Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
589 students · 10 km away
Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 3–8
466 students · 11 km away
Karl F. Clemens Elementary
Wasco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
551 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
Creekside Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
534 students
Sandpiper Elementary
Redwood City · Public elementary · Grades K–8
534 students
Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary
Chula Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–6
534 students
Roosevelt Elementary
Compton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
534 students
Rodeo Hills Elementary
Rodeo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
534 students
P. W. Engvall Elementary
Lemoore · Public elementary · Grades K–6
534 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sequoia Elementary a good school?
Sequoia Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 23.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3927 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Sequoia Elementary rank in California?
Sequoia Elementary ranks #3927 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #42457 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sequoia Elementary?
Sequoia Elementary had 534 students in 2025.
Is Sequoia Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Sequoia Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Sequoia Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sequoia Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.