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Sequoia Elementary

Elementary School · Rincon Valley Union Elementary · Santa Rosa, CA

A Rincon Valley Union Elementary elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5305 Dupont Dr., Santa Rosa, CA 95409

  • Math 52% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 52% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 26.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+5.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.4 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-11.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio26.4:1
District spending per student$18,851
Chronic Absenteeism13.7%

Students at Sequoia Elementary score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency52%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency52%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 52% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
63%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
63%
ELA
66%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
56%
2024
Math
52%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

19.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Sequoia Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 23Minimal Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,677/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Rosa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$105,736

Median home value

$807,800

Median rent

$2,346/mo

College educated

49.6%

Homeownership

68.2%

Poverty rate

5.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95409; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Binkley Elementary CharterCharter · enrollment unverified4.8K–60.6 mi375Compare →
Whited Elementary CharterCharter · enrollment unverified4.0K–60.6 mi336Compare →
Austin Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.8K–60.9 mi357Compare →
Madrone ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.2K–61.2 mi393Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Rincon Valley Union Elementary

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#4 of 9
District spending per student
$18,851NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sequoia Elementary is listed in Rincon Valley Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sequoia Elementary

Sequoia Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Rosa, CA, part of Rincon Valley Union Elementary, serving approximately 422 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 26.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #6,811 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sequoia Elementary

What grades does Sequoia Elementary serve?

Sequoia Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Sequoia Elementary?

Sequoia Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 422 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sequoia Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Sequoia Elementary is 26.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sequoia Elementary rank in CA?

Sequoia Elementary ranks #6,811 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Sequoia Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Sequoia Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Sequoia Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sequoia Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Sequoia Elementary a charter school?

No, Sequoia Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sequoia Elementary a Title I school?

No, Sequoia Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sequoia Elementary?

19.4% of students at Sequoia Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
422
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Sonoma County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.7%
Area population (ZIP 95409)
25,960
Area average commute
26.2 min
Area median age
52.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95409; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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