SEQUOYAH ES

1401 East Independence Street
Shawnee, OK 74801

www.shawnee.k12.ok.us/

293 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sequoyah Elementary School is a public primary school located in Shawnee, Oklahoma, serving as part of the Shawnee Public Schools district. Situated on East Independence Street, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports academic growth and character development for elementary-aged students. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing foundational education through a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Sequoyah Elementary focuses on cultivating a supportive school culture that encourages student engagement and social development. The school works closely with families and the surrounding Shawnee community to provide resources and programs that enhance the overall learning experience. For parents and community members seeking detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the Shawnee Public Schools website serves as the primary resource for updates and institutional communication.

293

Total Students

21.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SEQUOYAH ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	135
Hispanic	35
Black	14
Two or More	90
American Indian	19

White
135 (46.1%)
Two or More
90 (30.7%)
Hispanic
35 (11.9%)
American Indian
19 (6.5%)
Black
14 (4.8%)

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:	No
District:	SHAWNEE
Phone:	(405)273-1878
Website:	http://www.shawnee.k12.ok.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	293
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 45

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 45