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Sequoia Elementary

3730 Lincoln Ave., Oakland, CA, 94602

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 492 of 3700 in California

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About Sequoia Elementary

Sequoia Elementary School is located at 6380 Vassar Avenue in the Trestle Glen neighborhood of Oakland, California. The school serves grades K–5 and is part of the Oakland Unified School District. Enrollment is about 447 students, and the student–teacher ratio is approximately 24:1. Based on the most recent state test results, math proficiency is around 57%, and reading proficiency is about 67%. The gender mix is roughly 48% male and 52% female. Sequoia's daily learning prioritizes exploratory academic tasks, collaborative discussions, and structured practice that foster student confidence and critical thinking. Properties adjacent to the school generally range from $900,000 to $1,400,000, a price point deemed appealing by numerous purchasers due to the neighborhood's tranquil streets and family-centric environment. Parents frequently assert that educators are articulate, offer insightful feedback, and enhance learning by employing diverse classroom activities. Sequoia Elementary School, distinguished by its robust academic performance and a culture that fosters achievement and curiosity, ranks among the best elementary schools in California.

Contact Information

Address

3730 Lincoln Ave., Oakland, CA, 94602

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Phone

(510) 879-2151

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 57%
Reading 67%
State average proficiency is 57% in Math and 67% in Reading.
19
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
447
Total Students
$107485
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 492 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Sequoia Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 31.77%
Asian 9.62%
Hispanic 25.5%
Black 11.41%
Two+ Races 20.58%
Native Am. 0.22%
White
31.77%
Asian
9.62%
Hispanic
25.5%
Black
11.41%
Two+ Races
20.58%
Native Am.
0.22%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 447
52.13%
233 Female
47.43%
212 Male

Student Population

447 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Sequoia Elementary implemented a new crosswalk safety measure in partnership with the Sequoia Parent Teacher Organization. The effort involved installing See Me Flags at crosswalks in front of the school to address safety at nearby busy intersections. The installation's goal is to make it easier for drivers to see pedestrians during the times when students are coming and going.

FAQ

Q1. How does Sequoia Elementary share information with families?

Ans. Information is shared through district approved emails, automated phone notifications, and school messages.

Q2. Who oversees daily leadership responsibilities?

Ans. Daily leadership responsibilities are overseen by site administrators under district oversight.

Q3. How are daily student routines maintained?

Ans. Daily routines are maintained through clear schedules and coordinated staff planning.

Q4. How does the school handle student health needs?

Ans. Student health needs are handled through established school procedures aligned with district guidance.

Q5. How do parents stay informed about school activities?

Ans. Parents stay informed through newsletters, emails, and official school communications.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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