Serving 367 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lu Sutton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lu Sutton Elementary serves the southwest part of Novato, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 4.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles to the nearest edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 3.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lu Sutton Elementary School's student population of 367 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
367 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lu Sutton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lu Sutton Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5734 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
68%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
23%
20%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lu Sutton Elementary School's ranking?
Lu Sutton Elementary School is ranked #5734 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lu Sutton Elementary School often compared to?
Lu Sutton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Rancho Elementary School, San Ramon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lu Sutton Elementary School?
367 students attend Lu Sutton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Lu Sutton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lu Sutton Elementary School?
Lu Sutton Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lu Sutton Elementary School offer ?
Lu Sutton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lu Sutton Elementary School part of?
Lu Sutton Elementary School is part of Novato Unified School District.
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