Enrollment
367
Elementary
DISTRICT 409 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NOVATO UNIFIED·NCES 062772004188
Lu Sutton Elementary
1800 Center Rd., Novato, CA 94947 · (415) 897-3196 · Marin County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL367 STUDENTS
B-
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 46% of California public elementary schools
- C+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- BThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
21.6:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 22.0:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 76 | 21% |
| Grade 1 | 49 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 55 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 67 | 18% |
| Grade 4 | 71 | 19% |
| Grade 5 | 49 | 13% |
This year's kindergarten class (76) is 55% larger than its 5th grade class (49).
Student demographics
48%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
40.9%
CA avg 49.1% . -12.1pp since 2014
Math
31.1%
CA avg 37.7% . -11.9pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 41 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 31 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are down about 12 points since 2014, while math scores are down about 12 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 18.8% | 22.2% | 19.3% | 39.8% |
| Math | 13.7% | 17.5% | 26.8% | 42.1% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 40.9% | 31.1% |
| 2023-24 | 41.0% | 31.1% |
| 2022-23 | 32.2% | 20.3% |
| 2021-22 | 37.9% | 25.9% |
| 2020-21 | 33.8% | 20.8% |
| 2018-19 | 44.3% | 34.8% |
| 2017-18 | 58.7% | 39.5% |
| 2016-17 | 53.0% | 37.7% |
| 2015-16 | 46.0% | 36.0% |
| 2014-15 | 53.0% | 43.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Lu Sutton Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Marin County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 31.1% | #3,110 of 5,172 ▼ 144 | #30 of 35 no change |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 40.9% | #2,836 of 5,172 ▼ 202 | #29 of 35 no change |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +4.1pp | #1,950 of 5,116 | #12 of 35 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 367 | #4,096 of 5,915 | #17 of 44 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 21.6:1 | #1,884 of 5,352 | #19 of 35 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 47.8% | #2,929 of 5,354 | #20 of 35 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +0.5% | #1,099 of 1,139 | #7 of 8 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
367
+34 (+10%) vs 2020
-26% since 1990-91, when it was 493
Student : Teacher
21.6:1
was 23.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 367 | 17 | 21.6:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 349 | 15 | 23.3:1 | 56% (194) |
| 2022-23 | 347 | 15 | 23.1:1 | 54% (186) |
| 2020-21 | 333 | 14 | 23.8:1 | 56% (187) |
| 2017-18 | 365 | 17 | 21.5:1 | 57% (208) |
| 2015-16 | 362 | 17 | 21.3:1 | 56% (203) |
| 2010-11 | 438 | N/A | N/A | 43% (188) |
| 2000-01 | 410 | 21 | 19.5:1 | 22% (89) |
| 1990-91 | 493 | 20 | 24.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lu Sutton Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 1% (365 to 367); teachers unchanged (17 to 17).
About Lu Sutton Elementary
Novato, California, is home to Lu Sutton Elementary, a small elementary school. Students in kindergarten through 5 attend the school, which enrolls 367 students. The average among elementary schools in California is roughly 465 students; this school is 21% smaller than that.
Novato Unified includes 14 schools. Together they enroll 7,199 students.
At 68%, Hispanic students outnumber all other groups at Lu Sutton Elementary combined. Other students are 23% White and 5% multiracial. By comparison, Marin County residents are about 20% Hispanic. The chance that two students picked at random at Lu Sutton Elementary belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 48%.
Teachers at the school number 17 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 21.6:1. Among elementary schools in California, the typical ratio is 22.3:1.
The allk12 Grade for Lu Sutton Elementary is B-. Compared with California public elementary schools, the school scored higher than 46% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
Federal survey data for Marin County show that median household income is about $149,091, roughly 61% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 4%. Lu Sutton Elementary is among the 75 public schools in Marin County.
The closest other public school is Sinaloa Middle, about 0.7 miles away. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
Its NCES locale code is Suburb: Large: the school is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
Enrollment was 333 in 2020-21 and 367 in 2024-25, a gain of 34 students. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 23.8:1 in 2020-21 to 21.6:1 in 2024-25.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss science fairs, picture day, and bus routes at Lu Sutton Elementary. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Marin County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
257,969
Census ACS
Median income
$149,091
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
61%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
75
29,867 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Novato Unified
- Novato HighHigh · 1,287 students
- San Marin HighHigh · 1,250 students
- Sinaloa MiddleMiddle · 693 students
- San Jose MiddleMiddle · 559 students
- Hamilton TK-8Elementary · 544 students
- Pleasant Valley ElementaryElementary · 464 students
Other schools in Novato
- Novato HighHigh · 1,287 students
- San Marin HighHigh · 1,250 students
- Sinaloa MiddleMiddle · 693 students
- San Jose MiddleMiddle · 559 students
- Hamilton TK-8Elementary · 544 students
- Pleasant Valley ElementaryElementary · 464 students
Nearby schools
- Sinaloa Middle0.7 mi · 693
- Nova Education Center0.7 mi · 73
- Marin Oaks High0.7 mi · 69
- Rancho Elementary1.1 mi · 387
- Novato High1.3 mi · 1,287
- San Ramon Elementary1.4 mi · 456
Frequently asked questions
About Lu Sutton ElementaryHow large is Lu Sutton Elementary?
Lu Sutton Elementary enrolls approximately 367 students in grades KG-05.
Is Lu Sutton Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Lu Sutton Elementary is an elementary school covering grades KG-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lu Sutton Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Lu Sutton Elementary is approximately 21.6:1 (17 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Lu Sutton Elementary?
At Lu Sutton Elementary, the student body is approximately 23% White, 68% Hispanic, 2% Black, 2% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is Lu Sutton Elementary in?
Lu Sutton Elementary is part of Novato Unified.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.