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#5932 of 9,539 schools in CA
Sequoia Elementary Charter
Elementary School · Sequoia Union Elementary · Lemon Cove, CA
A Sequoia Union Elementary charter elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 44260, Lemon Cove, CA 93244
- Math 26% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sequoia Elementary Charter score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sequoia Elementary Charter 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average503/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
College educated
8.6%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93244; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 3–5 | 4.1 mi | 420 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sequoia Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,834NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sequoia Elementary Charter is listed in Sequoia Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sequoia Elementary Charter
Sequoia Elementary Charter is a public elementary school in Lemon Cove, CA, part of Sequoia Union Elementary, serving approximately 348 students in grades Kindergarten-7th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,932 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sequoia Elementary Charter
What grades does Sequoia Elementary Charter serve?
Sequoia Elementary Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.
How many students attend Sequoia Elementary Charter?
Sequoia Elementary Charter has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sequoia Elementary Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Sequoia Elementary Charter is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sequoia Elementary Charter rank in CA?
Sequoia Elementary Charter ranks #5,932 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sequoia Elementary Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Sequoia Elementary Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sequoia Elementary Charter has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sequoia Elementary Charter a charter school?
Yes, Sequoia Elementary Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Sequoia Elementary Charter a Title I school?
No, Sequoia Elementary Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sequoia Elementary Charter?
42.8% of students at Sequoia Elementary Charter 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 – 7th
- Enrollment
- 348
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Tulare County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.8%
- Phone
- (559) 564-2106
- Area population (ZIP 93244)
- 123
- Area median age
- 56.2
Official sources & links
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 93244; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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