At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
534
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
89%+24.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Sequoia Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Shafter, California. The school enrolls 534 students. It is part of the Richland Union Elementary district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
89% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictRichland Union Elementary
County6029
CityShafter
ZIP93263
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062145010810
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment534
White10.1%
Hispanic / Latino87.0%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
10.1%
Hispanic
87.0%
Black
0.3%
Asian
2.4%
Two+
0.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.