Sequoia Elementary

sequoia.wsdk8.us

425 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Sequoia Elementary, located on Iroquois Road in Westminster, California, is a public school serving the local community within the Westminster School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive academic environment, focusing on foundational education for students in the elementary grade levels. As part of a diverse suburban district, Sequoia emphasizes the development of core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth to prepare students for their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Sequoia Elementary strives to create an inclusive campus culture that encourages parent and community involvement. The school typically offers various programs and initiatives aimed at enriching the student experience, such as extracurricular activities, technology integration in the classroom, and programs designed to support English language learners. By prioritizing both academic excellence and character development, the school serves as a central hub for families in the Westminster area.

425

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sequoia Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	213
Black	10
Asian	99
Two or More	28
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
213 (50.1 %)
Asian
99 (23.3 %)
White
71 (16.7 %)
Two or More
28 (6.6 %)
Black
10 (2.4 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.9 %)

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:	Westminster
Phone:	(714)894-7271
Website:	http://sequoia.wsdk8.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	425
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	202
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 78

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 43