Sequoyah Elementary School

www.chippewavalleyschools.org/schools/elementary-schools/sequoyah/

490 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sequoyah Elementary School is located in Macomb, Michigan, and serves as a key educational institution within the Chippewa Valley Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, focusing on foundational academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character-building initiatives, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success while cultivating a sense of community among students, staff, and parents.

Beyond its core academic program, Sequoyah Elementary is known for encouraging active parent involvement and community collaboration, which are central to the district's overall mission. The school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience by incorporating technology into the classroom and offering various opportunities for students to explore their interests. Located in a suburban setting, the school functions as a local hub that prioritizes a safe, inclusive, and encouraging atmosphere for children in their formative elementary years.

490

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sequoyah Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	432
Hispanic	15
Black	14
Asian	22
Two or More	7

White
432 (88.2%)
Asian
22 (4.5%)
Hispanic
15 (3.1%)
Black
14 (2.9%)
Two or More
7 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chippewa Valley Schools
Phone:	(586)723-7000
Website:	http://www.chippewavalleyschools.org/schools/elementary-schools/sequoyah/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	88
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 64

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 97