Sequoia Elementary

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180 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sequoia Elementary, located in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the San Diego Unified School District, the school is recognized for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The campus focuses on providing a well-rounded curriculum that prepares young learners for middle school through structured instruction and diverse classroom engagement.

Beyond the standard academic core, Sequoia Elementary places a strong emphasis on inclusivity and parental involvement. The school community is known for its active PTA and various enrichment opportunities, which help create a supportive atmosphere for families in the 92117 area. By balancing rigorous educational standards with extracurricular activities and a commitment to student well-being, Sequoia aims to create a foundational experience that encourages curiosity and long-term academic success for its diverse student body.

180

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sequoia Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	97
Black	5
Asian	21
Two or More	18
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
97 (53.9%)
White
37 (20.6%)
Asian
21 (11.7%)
Two or More
18 (10.0%)
Black
5 (2.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Diego Unified
Phone:	(619)605-1800
Website:	http://new.sandi.net/schools/sequoia
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	180
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	93
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 41

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 35

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sequoia Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	23
Grade 2	33
Grade 3	27
Grade 4	21
Grade 5	35

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sequoia Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	89	49.4%
Male	91	50.6%

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