Sequoia Elementary

www.sequoiabears.com/

534 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Sequoia Elementary School, located in Shafter, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Richland School District. As home to the "Sequoia Bears," the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school focuses on building a strong community spirit, encouraging students to strive for excellence in their studies while preparing them for success in higher grade levels.

The school’s official website highlights its dedication to effective communication between faculty, parents, and the community. By utilizing resources like newsletters, school calendars, and teacher portals, Sequoia Elementary maintains a transparent and collaborative atmosphere. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards and a variety of extracurricular programs, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that supports the diverse needs of its student population in the Shafter area.

534

Total Students

32.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sequoia Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	474
Black	1
Asian	17
American Indian	1

Hispanic
474 (88.8%)
White
41 (7.7%)
Asian
17 (3.2%)
Black
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Richland Union Elementary
Phone:	(661)746-8740
Website:	http://www.sequoiabears.com/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	534
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	442
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 73

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 89