Sequoia Elementary

Summary:

Sequoia Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Rosa, California, serving 406 students in grades K-6. It is part of the Rincon Valley Union Elementary School District, which is ranked 505 out of 1,568 districts in the state.

Sequoia Elementary consistently performs above the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics on the Smarter Balanced Assessments, with proficiency rates of 52.23% and 51.57%, respectively, compared to the district's 51.52% and 43.39%, and the state's 47.04% and 35.54%. The school's performance in Science (CAST) is also strong, with a 50% proficiency rate compared to the district's 38.64% and the state's 30.7%. However, the school faces challenges in addressing performance gaps for certain student subgroups, such as male students and Hispanic students, who perform below the state average. Additionally, Sequoia Elementary has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 3.2% in 2018-2019 to 16.2% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the district and state averages.

Compared to nearby schools, Sequoia Elementary performs better academically than the Rincon Valley Partnership school, but lags behind the high-performing Austin Creek Elementary, which is also in the Rincon Valley Union Elementary School District. The nearby charter schools, such as Spring Lake Charter and Village Elementary Charter, have mixed performance compared to Sequoia Elementary, with some outperforming and others underperforming.


Detail:

Public K-6

 5305 Dupont Dr.
       Santa Rosa, CA  95409-3843


(707) 539-3410

District: Rincon Valley Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
1562nd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,097 Help


Students who attend Sequoia Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Rincon Valley Middle
High:    Maria Carrillo High

Student/teacher ratio:  23.8 Help
Number of students:  406

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.0%
Hispanic:
12.8%
Two or more races:
12.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sequoia Elementary ranks better than 73.4% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Rincon Valley Union Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.75. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Sequoia Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (69%), Hispanic (12.8%), two or more races (12.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sequoia Elementary is 23.8, which is the highest among 9 elementary schools in the Rincon Valley Union Elementary School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sequoia Elementary is $7,097. 7 elementary schools in the Rincon Valley Union Elementary School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sequoia Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sequoia Elementary 1562nd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Sequoia Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Rincon Valley Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rincon Valley Union Elementary 505th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sequoia Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sequoia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 91.28 438th 4809 90.9%
2005 93.28 309th 4822 93.6%
2006 89.51 509th 4818 89.4%
2007 92.02 404th 5113 92.1%
2008 89.93 482nd 5113 90.6%
2009 89.16 523rd 5193 89.9%
2010 86.80 642nd 5314 87.9%
2011 85.04 722nd 5377 86.6%
2012 84.66 749th 5390 86.1%
2013 85.80 710th 5530 87.2%
2015 84.57 908th 5611 83.8%
2016 77.50 1218th 5614 78.3%
2017 73.87 1390th 5692 75.6%
2018 78.43 1204th 5662 78.7%
2019 82.47 1043rd 5789 82.0%
2022 72.52 1504th 5883 74.4%
2023 68.23 1663rd 5874 71.7%
2024 70.75 1562nd 5862 73.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sequoia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 17.92 2500th 2634 5.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sequoia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.58 740th 5084 85.4%
2019 68.68 1255th 5173 75.7%
2022 46.82 2483rd 5264 52.8%
2023 22.30 4520th 5374 15.9%
2024 52.64 2217th 5511 59.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Sequoia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.16 1238th 5413 77.1%
2019 77.98 1174th 5492 78.6%
2022 72.50 1418th 5635 74.8%
2023 71.98 1420th 5617 74.7%
2024 61.74 1873rd 5605 66.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Sequoia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.05 1133rd 5431 79.1%
2019 83.16 907th 5510 83.5%
2022 70.14 1523rd 5663 73.1%
2023 63.63 1783rd 5650 68.4%
2024 74.46 1301st 5636 76.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sequoia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 39.04 2973rd 5084 41.5%
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Rank History for White students at Sequoia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.88 1204th 2737 56.0%
2019 55.16 1365th 2834 51.8%
2022 51.54 1412th 2726 48.2%
2023 48.13 1483rd 2662 44.3%
2024 55.38 1254th 2647 52.6%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Sequoia Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Sequoia Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 404 4 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1989 440 6 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 456
1990 446 4 9 11 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1991 449 6 12 9 2 n/a n/a 0 478
1992 459 5 11 6 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1993 461 7 15 4 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1994 465 9 17 9 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1995 413 8 25 9 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1996 413 8 25 9 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1997 435 10 23 10 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1998 449 1 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1999 499 0 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2000 465 2 23 5 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2001 282 8 20 19 2 n/a n/a 0 331
2002 305 7 21 21 2 n/a n/a 0 356
2003 305 7 21 21 2 n/a n/a 0 356
2004 312 7 21 32 3 n/a n/a 0 375
2005 326 6 29 26 2 n/a n/a 0 389
2006 336 8 25 34 1 n/a n/a 0 404
2007 334 8 21 33 2 n/a n/a 6 404
2008 340 7 25 33 2 n/a n/a 0 407
2009 337 7 24 36 4 1 4 0 413
2010 355 8 26 34 9 2 3 0 437
2011 350 11 26 28 9 3 6 0 433
2012 356 11 15 34 6 3 6 0 431
2013 337 11 26 44 5 3 6 0 432
2014 332 13 30 47 6 5 8 0 441
2015 331 12 27 47 7 5 16 0 445
2016 337 8 25 46 3 4 16 0 439
2017 324 8 21 48 0 4 18 0 423
2018 311 8 16 60 0 4 19 0 418
2019 298 6 15 51 2 3 25 0 400
2020 310 5 12 52 2 2 29 0 412
2021 286 7 12 49 3 2 34 0 393
2022 298 6 13 51 2 0 31 0 401
2023 280 7 14 52 3 0 49 1 406

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sequoia Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 420 18.5 22.7 n/a
1989 456 20.1 22.6 n/a
1990 470 19.2 24.4 n/a
1991 478 21.2 22.5 n/a
1992 481 21.5 22.3 5.4
1993 487 18.8 25.9 6.6
1994 500 19.8 25.3 10.8
1995 455 17.0 26.8 11.2
1996 455 17.0 26.8 11.2
1997 478 20.8 23.0 12.8
1998 464 21.8 21.3 6.3
1999 510 23.0 22.2 6.1
2000 495 23.0 21.5 4.8
2001 331 17.0 19.5 6.6
2002 356 17.0 20.9 8.1
2003 356 17.0 20.9 8.1
2004 375 18.0 20.8 8.8
2005 389 18.0 21.6 9.3
2006 404 19.0 21.3 9.9
2007 404 19.0 21.3 10.1
2008 407 20.0 20.4 9.1
2009 413 19.0 20.7 17.4
2010 437 19.0 23.0 16.2
2011 433 n/a n/a 16.2
2012 431 19.3 22.2 n/a
2013 432 18.0 24.0 16.2
2014 441 18.0 24.5 15.4
2015 445 18.0 24.7 13
2016 439 19.0 23.1 10.9
2017 423 18.0 23.5 10.9
2018 418 18.0 23.2 30.4
2019 400 18.0 22.2 13.3
2020 412 n/a n/a 14.8
2021 393 19.0 20.6 18.8
2022 401 16.0 25.0 18.7
2023 406 17.0 23.8 17.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sequoia Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 420 18.5 22.7 n/a
1989 456 20.1 22.6 n/a
1990 470 19.2 24.4 n/a
1991 478 21.2 22.5 n/a
1992 481 21.5 22.3 5.4
1993 487 18.8 25.9 6.6
1994 500 19.8 25.3 10.8
1995 455 17.0 26.8 11.2
1996 455 17.0 26.8 11.2
1997 478 20.8 23.0 12.8
1998 464 21.8 21.3 6.3
1999 510 23.0 22.2 6.1
2000 495 23.0 21.5 4.8
2001 331 17.0 19.5 6.6
2002 356 17.0 20.9 8.1
2003 356 17.0 20.9 8.1
2004 375 18.0 20.8 8.8
2005 389 18.0 21.6 9.3
2006 404 19.0 21.3 9.9
2007 404 19.0 21.3 10.1
2008 407 20.0 20.4 9.1
2009 413 19.0 20.7 17.4
2010 437 19.0 23.0 16.2
2011 433 n/a n/a 16.2
2012 431 19.3 22.2 n/a
2013 432 18.0 24.0 16.2
2014 441 18.0 24.5 15.4
2015 445 18.0 24.7 13
2016 439 19.0 23.1 10.9
2017 423 18.0 23.5 10.9
2018 418 18.0 23.2 30.4
2019 400 18.0 22.2 13.3
2020 412 n/a n/a 14.8
2021 393 19.0 20.6 18.8
2022 401 16.0 25.0 18.7
2023 406 17.0 23.8 17.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Sequoia Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201295.0%2.0%0.0%3.0%98.0%97.0%98.0%97.0%98.0%
201398.0%2.0%0.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201490.0%8.0%0.0%2.0%90.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%
201591.0%6.0%0.0%3.0%92.0%91.0%94.0%92.0%94.0%
201695.0%3.0%0.0%2.0%97.0%95.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sequoia Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,097

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sequoia Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1043rd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1663rd of 5874 Elementary schools
 10.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sequoia Elementary)64.562.8
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Rincon Valley Union Elementary)60.143.7
 16.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sequoia Elementary)7158.8
 12.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rincon Valley Union Elementary)61.245.8
 15.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sequoia Elementary)74.644.4
 30.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Rincon Valley Union Elementary)63.549.7
 13.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sequoia Elementary)65.551.4
 14.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rincon Valley Union Elementary)58.749.6
 9.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sequoia Elementary)65.456.5
 8.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Rincon Valley Union Elementary)58.949.9
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sequoia Elementary)65.454.4
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rincon Valley Union Elementary)49.737.8
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Sequoia Elementary)5039.1
 10.9%
   5th Grade Science (Rincon Valley Union Elementary)41.441.2
 0.1%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sequoia Elementary)59.737
 22.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Rincon Valley Union Elementary)53.351.4
 1.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sequoia Elementary)50.948.2
 2.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Rincon Valley Union Elementary)4541.9
 3.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students400406
 1.5%
African American67
 16.7%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian1514
 6.7%
Hispanic5152
 2%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White298280
 6%
Two or More Races2549
 96%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.3%17.2%
 4%


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Sequoia Elementary ranks 1562nd of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Sequoia Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rincon Valley Middle
High : Maria Carrillo High

In the 2022-23 school year, 406 students attended Sequoia Elementary.

Students at Sequoia Elementary are 69% White, 13% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.


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