Sequoia Elementary Charter

www.sequoiaunion.org

Charter School 345 Students

Elementary School K - 7th

School Overview

Sequoia Elementary Charter is a small, rural public charter school located in the unincorporated community of Lemon Cove, California. Serving as part of the Sequoia Union Elementary School District, the school is situated in a scenic area near the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Its mission focuses on providing a personalized, high-quality education to students in a close-knit environment, leveraging its small size to foster strong relationships between faculty, students, and the local community.

Because of its unique location and charter status, the school often emphasizes a curriculum that integrates its surroundings, focusing on academic fundamentals while maintaining a supportive atmosphere typical of smaller district settings. It serves as a central hub for families in the Lemon Cove area, prioritizing individualized attention and a traditional, community-oriented learning experience. Those interested in specific academic programs, enrollment procedures, or current school events can find more detailed information on their official website at [www.sequoiaunion.org](http://www.sequoiaunion.org).

345

Total Students

18.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sequoia Elementary Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	193
Hispanic	139
Asian	4
Two or More	9

White
193 (55.9%)
Hispanic
139 (40.3%)
Two or More
9 (2.6%)
Asian
4 (1.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Sequoia Union Elementary
Phone:	(559)564-2106
Website:	http://www.sequoiaunion.org
Grade Range:	K - 7th
Total Students:	345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 35

Grade 7 45