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Sequoia Elementary

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Sequoia Elementary ranks 1341 st of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

1341^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 5,857 California Elementary Schools

Better than 77% of California elementary schools

Summary

Sequoia Elementary is a well-regarded K-6 public school serving 414 students in Santa Rosa's Rincon Valley area, operating within the consistently strong Rincon Valley Union Elementary district.

Academically, Sequoia is a solid, balanced performer, earning a 4-star rating and outperforming both district and state averages in English, Math, and Science. It stands out from some nearby schools that may excel in one subject but lag in others. The school maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 7.9%, which is linked to better academic outcomes. An interesting comparison is its neighbor, Austin Creek Elementary, which achieves exceptional test scores and has even lower absenteeism, while other area schools like Whited Elementary Charter and Manzanita Elementary Charter perform substantially below Sequoia across all subjects.

While Sequoia's overall performance is strong, the school faces challenges with equity, as outcomes for students in special education and other subgroups lag behind. Its statewide ranking has gradually declined from its peak over the past decade, even as per-student spending has increased. Notably, Sequoia's results are particularly impressive when compared to schools in the neighboring Santa Rosa Elementary district, such as Hidden Valley Elementary and Proctor Terrace Elementary, which it outperforms.

414

Students ?

24.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

22.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5305 Dupont Dr.
Santa Rosa, CA 95409-3843

(707) 539-3410

District: Rincon Valley Union Elementary

Students who attend Sequoia Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Rincon Valley Middle
High:	Maria Carrillo High

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.5%

Hispanic:

16.7%

Two or more races:

14.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 87th percentile in 2013 → 77th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (57% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of California elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 10 percentile points since 2013

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 24 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school57%

District avg49%

California avg41%

1,341^st of 5,857

California public elementary schools ?

Top 23%▼ down 7 pts since 2015

From top 16% (2015) to top 23% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 7Elementary Schools in the Rincon Valley Union Elementary

448^th of 1,543Rincon Valley Union Elementary among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	75.8	1341 of 5857	77.1%	★★★★☆
2024	70.7	1565 of 5869	73.3%	★★★★☆
2023	68.2	1660 of 5859	71.7%	★★★★☆
2022	72.5	1504 of 5883	74.4%	★★★★☆
2019	82.5	1043 of 5789	82.0%	★★★★☆
2018	78.4	1204 of 5662	78.7%	★★★★☆
2017	73.9	1390 of 5692	75.6%	★★★★☆
2016	77.5	1218 of 5614	78.3%	★★★★☆
2015	84.6	908 of 5611	83.8%	★★★★☆
2013	85.8	710 of 5530	87.2%	★★★★☆
2012	84.7	749 of 5390	86.1%	★★★★☆
2011	85.0	722 of 5377	86.6%	★★★★☆
2010	86.8	642 of 5314	87.9%	★★★★☆
2009	89.2	523 of 5193	89.9%	★★★★☆
2008	89.9	482 of 5113	90.6%	★★★★★
2007	92.0	404 of 5113	92.1%	★★★★★
2006	89.5	509 of 4818	89.4%	★★★★☆
2005	93.3	309 of 4822	93.6%	★★★★★
2004	91.3	438 of 4809	90.9%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	75.4	1271 of 5597	77.3%	★★★★☆
2024	61.7	1877 of 5612	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.0	1419 of 5609	74.7%	★★★★☆
2022	72.5	1418 of 5635	74.8%	★★★★☆
2019	78.0	1174 of 5492	78.6%	★★★★☆
2018	76.2	1238 of 5413	77.1%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2022	39.0	2973 of 5084	41.5%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	57.3	2003 of 5460	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.6	2221 of 5517	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	22.3	4512 of 5363	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	46.8	2483 of 5264	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	68.7	1255 of 5173	75.7%	★★★★☆
2018	78.6	740 of 5084	85.4%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	72.7	1400 of 5628	75.1%	★★★★☆
2024	74.5	1304 of 5643	76.9%	★★★★☆
2023	63.6	1781 of 5638	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.1	1523 of 5663	73.1%	★★★★☆
2019	83.2	907 of 5510	83.5%	★★★★☆
2018	78.0	1133 of 5431	79.1%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2024	17.9	2501 of 2635	5.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	56.6	1207 of 2598	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.4	1256 of 2651	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.1	1483 of 2661	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	51.5	1412 of 2726	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	55.2	1365 of 2834	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.9	1204 of 2737	56.0%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2025)77th percentile~ school

Male (2025)75th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)63rd percentile-14 vs school

White (2025)54th percentile-24 vs school

Hispanic (2022)42nd percentile-33 vs school

Special Education (2024)5th percentile-68 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy57%+9 vs state

Science57%+24 vs state

Mathematics56%+19 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)							% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sequoia Elementary	Public	K-6	5305 Dupont Dr.	Santa Rosa	95409	Sonoma County	Rincon Valley Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 539-3410	414	17	24.3	22.7%	263 (63.5%)	4 (1.0%)	69 (16.7%)	15 (3.6%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (14.0%)	75.8	1341^st of 5857 public elementary schools	77.1%		70.7	1565^th of 5869 public elementary schools	73.3%	224	57.1		57.1	64.2	50.9	66.1	47.4			57.4	67.2	68.4	48.2	39.7			56.3
Binkley Elementary Charter	Public, Charter	K-6	4965 Canyon Dr.	Santa Rosa	95409	Sonoma County	Rincon Valley Union Elementary	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 539-6060	351	16	21.9	46.7%	175 (49.9%)	5 (1.4%)	115 (32.8%)	12 (3.4%)	5 (1.4%)	3 (0.9%)	36 (10.3%)	64.5	1861^st of 5857 public elementary schools	68.2%		51.5	2471^st of 5869 public elementary schools	57.9%	610	46.5		46.5	53.3	52.2	59.5	58.5			55.8	45.7	47.8	32.6	43.9			42.6	96.8				96.8
Whited Elementary Charter	Public, Charter	K-6	4995 Sonoma Hwy.	Santa Rosa	95409	Sonoma County	Rincon Valley Union Elementary	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 539-2400	327	16	20.4	56.3%	116 (35.5%)	3 (0.9%)	145 (44.3%)	30 (9.2%)	2 (0.6%)	5 (1.5%)	26 (8.0%)	39.9	3227^th of 5857 public elementary schools	44.9%		45.7	2816^th of 5869 public elementary schools	52.0%	411	21.4		21.4	45.8	34.0	42.9	34.0			39.1	45.8	30.6	35.7	29.8			35.5
Austin Creek Elementary	Public	K-6	1480 Snowy Egret Dr.	Santa Rosa	95409	Sonoma County	Rincon Valley Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 538-2122	366	18	20.9	16.4%	188 (51.4%)	5 (1.4%)	54 (14.8%)	69 (18.9%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	45 (12.3%)	94.2	385^th of 5857 public elementary schools	93.4%		96.9	170^th of 5869 public elementary schools	97.1%	215	60.0		60.0	76.3	78.6	68.0	83.7			77.6	78.7	80.4	56.0	83.7			77.3
Madrone Elementary	Public	K-6	4550 Rinconada Dr.	Santa Rosa	95409	Sonoma County	Rincon Valley Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 539-9665	363	19	19.1	44.9%	150 (41.3%)	8 (2.2%)	137 (37.7%)	16 (4.4%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.4%)	45 (12.4%)	54.8	2320^th of 5857 public elementary schools	60.4%		41.2	3114^th of 5869 public elementary schools	46.9%	794	31.4		31.4	50.0	57.1	43.1	31.9			45.3	69.2	59.5	27.5	30.4			46.6	95.6	95.6	97.1		97.1
Spring Lake Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	4675 Mayette Ave.	Santa Rosa	95405	Sonoma County	Rincon Valley Union Elementary	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 545-1771	383	25	15.4	37.6%	203 (53.0%)	10 (2.6%)	102 (26.6%)	16 (4.2%)	3 (0.8%)	7 (1.8%)	39 (10.2%)								(n/a)		54.1	53.3					55.7	66.9	61.1					36.7	50.7	42.9
Village Elementary Charter	Public, Charter	K-6	900 Yulupa Ave.	Santa Rosa	95405	Sonoma County	Rincon Valley Union Elementary	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 545-5754	384	16	24.0	50.8%	159 (41.4%)	13 (3.4%)	141 (36.7%)	13 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.9%)	46 (12.0%)	62	1964^th of 5857 public elementary schools	66.5%		67.8	1690^th of 5869 public elementary schools	71.2%	274	24.5		24.5	43.5	61.7	46.2	69.0			55.7	42.6	64.6	27.8	56.9			47.8
Rincon Valley Partnership	Public	K-6	1000 Yulupa Ave.	Santa Rosa	95405	Sonoma County	Rincon Valley Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 575-5879	122	13	9.3	44.3%	38 (31.1%)	4 (3.3%)	51 (41.8%)	7 (5.7%)	5 (4.1%)	1 (0.8%)	16 (13.1%)								(n/a)																		54.6	54.6		63.6	59.1	59.1
Manzanita Elementary Charter	Public, Charter	K-6	1687 Yulupa Ave.	Santa Rosa	95405	Sonoma County	Rincon Valley Union Elementary	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 545-1771	369	19	19.4	54.2%	138 (37.4%)	8 (2.2%)	140 (37.9%)	12 (3.3%)	12 (3.3%)	4 (1.1%)	52 (14.1%)	35.6	3532^nd of 5857 public elementary schools	39.7%		31.2	3842^nd of 5869 public elementary schools	34.5%	310	18.5		18.5	27.1	48.1	20.4	56.5			37.5	30.6	29.4	20.4	43.5			30.5
Hidden Valley Elementary	Public	K-6	3435 Bonita Vista Dr.	Santa Rosa	95404	Sonoma County	Santa Rosa Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 890-3925	468	22	21.6	36.3%	211 (45.1%)	4 (0.9%)	156 (33.3%)	37 (7.9%)	5 (1.1%)	4 (0.9%)	48 (10.3%)	67.4	1716^th of 5857 public elementary schools	70.7%		69.2	1628^th of 5869 public elementary schools	72.3%	88	41.5		41.5	50.0	45.8	58.5	77.3			57.8	57.1	39.0	35.9	54.6			47.8	97.4	97.4			97.4		$20,110	$2,008	$18,102

Frequently Asked Questions about Sequoia Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Sequoia Elementary?

Students at Sequoia Elementary are 64% White, 17% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

What district is Sequoia Elementary in?

Rincon Valley Union Elementary

Is Sequoia Elementary a good school?

Sequoia Elementary ranks 1341^st of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sequoia Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 414 students attended Sequoia Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Sequoia Elementary attend?

Students who attend Sequoia Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rincon Valley Middle
High : Maria Carrillo High

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