Serving 450 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sutter 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 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sutter Elementary serves the west part of Antioch, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 0.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sutter Elementary School's student population of 450 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
450 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sutter 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 Sutter Elementary School is 0.64, which is more 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
#6663 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
56%
56%
Black
15%
5%
White
15%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sutter Elementary School's ranking?
Sutter Elementary School is ranked #6663 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sutter Elementary School often compared to?
Sutter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belshaw Elementary School, Antioch Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sutter Elementary School?
450 students attend Sutter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Sutter Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sutter Elementary School?
Sutter Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sutter Elementary School offer ?
Sutter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sutter Elementary School part of?
Sutter Elementary School is part of Antioch Unified School District.
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