SEQUOIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sequoia Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Sacramento City Unified school district, located in Sacramento, CA with about 456 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, Sequoia Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Sequoia Elementary School, located in the Rosemont neighborhood of Sacramento, serves as a focal point for the local community within the Sacramento City Unified School District. The school provides a traditional K-6 educational environment, focusing on foundational academic skills while fostering a supportive atmosphere for its diverse student body. Its location on Rosemont Drive places it in a residential setting, allowing it to function as a neighborhood hub that emphasizes community engagement and local family involvement.

The school is characterized by its commitment to academic growth and social-emotional development. Like many schools in the district, Sequoia aims to prepare students for middle school transitions by balancing core curriculum subjects—such as English Language Arts and mathematics—with extracurricular opportunities and school-wide programs. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student success, Sequoia Elementary strives to provide a stable, nurturing learning environment that reflects the broader values of the Rosemont community.

For more information, contact Sequoia Elementary at (916) 228-5850 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.