Serving 338 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sumac Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sumac Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sumac Elementary School's student population of 338 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
338 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sumac Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sumac Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#1291 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
55%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
28%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sumac Elementary School's ranking?
Sumac Elementary School is ranked #1291 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sumac Elementary School often compared to?
Sumac Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Willow Elementary School, Mariposa School Of Global Education by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sumac Elementary School?
338 students attend Sumac Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Sumac Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sumac Elementary School?
Sumac Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sumac Elementary School offer ?
Sumac Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sumac Elementary School part of?
Sumac Elementary School is part of Las Virgenes Unified School District.
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