Sequoia Elementary

ses.mdusd.org/

593 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sequoia Elementary, located at 277 Boyd Rd. in Pleasant Hill, California, is a public school serving students in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment, prioritizing the academic and social-emotional development of its students. It typically serves a K-5 population and is often recognized for its emphasis on inclusive practices, dedicated teaching staff, and active parent involvement, which helps support various enrichment programs and school-wide initiatives.

The campus reflects the suburban character of Pleasant Hill, providing a safe and structured setting for young learners. Like many schools in the Mt. Diablo district, Sequoia focuses on meeting California state standards while integrating modern educational strategies to prepare students for middle school transitions. Parents and community members often highlight the school's welcoming atmosphere and its commitment to creating a well-rounded educational experience that balances core curriculum with personal growth.

593

Total Students

20.6

Full-Time Teachers

28.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sequoia Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	194
Hispanic	96
Black	11
Asian	114
Two or More	178

White
194 (32.7 %)
Two or More
178 (30.0 %)
Asian
114 (19.2 %)
Hispanic
96 (16.2 %)
Black
11 (1.9 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Mt. Diablo Unified
Phone:	(925)935-5721
Website:	http://ses.mdusd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	593
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	82
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 99

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 98

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sequoia Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	99
Grade 1	99
Grade 2	100
Grade 3	98
Grade 4	99
Grade 5	98

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sequoia Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	302	50.9%
Male	291	49.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)