Redwood Elementary vs Sequoia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Redwood Elementary
Shafter · Public elementary · Grades K–6
601 students
Sequoia Elementary
Shafter · Public elementary · Grades K–6
534 students
| Measure | Redwood Elementary Shafter, California | Sequoia Elementary Shafter, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4987 of 5,693 | #3927 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47710 of 50,301 | #42457 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 601 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 29% |
| city | Shafter | Shafter |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sequoia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.8 vs 14.9).
- •Sequoia Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 21%).
- •Sequoia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Sequoia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 91.8%).
- •Sequoia Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 20.0).
- •Redwood Elementary is the larger school with 601 students compared with 534.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Redwood Elementary better than Sequoia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sequoia Elementary ranks higher (23.8 vs 14.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Redwood Elementary and Sequoia Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Shafter and Shafter in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Redwood Elementary: 601. Sequoia Elementary: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Redwood Elementary and Sequoia Elementary rank in California?
Redwood Elementary is 4987th of 5,693 and Sequoia Elementary is 3927th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).