Sequoia Elementary School

Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Charter School (6446)

ww.sequoiaelementary.org/

Charter School 362 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Sequoia Elementary School, located in Mesa, Arizona, is a public school serving students in grades K–6. As part of the Mesa Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances core academic subjects—such as reading, writing, and mathematics—with opportunities for personal and social growth. The school is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere where educators work to meet the diverse needs of their student population, aiming to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Sequoia Elementary emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education by encouraging student engagement in school culture and extracurricular activities. The school maintains a commitment to clear communication with families through its website and regular outreach, ensuring that parents are active participants in their children's learning journeys. By prioritizing a safe, inclusive, and goal-oriented environment, Sequoia Elementary strives to cultivate a positive foundation for lifelong learning for all its students.

362

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sequoia Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	291
Black	26
Two or More	4
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
291 (80.4 %)
White
37 (10.2 %)
Black
26 (7.2 %)
Two or More
4 (1.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Charter School (6446)
Phone:	(480)890-4001
Website:	http://ww.sequoiaelementary.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
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 35

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 73