Lu Sutton Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Novato, California 94947 · Novato Unified
#3346 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#38700 of 50,301 nationally
About Lu Sutton Elementary
Lu Sutton Elementary is a public elementary located in Novato, in the Novato Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 367 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 29.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 3346th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (37th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (10th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 367.
There are 14 schools in Novato; Lu Sutton Elementary ranks 11th of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)21.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Lu Sutton Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 21.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Lu Sutton Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Sinaloa Middle
Novato · Public middle · Grades 6–8
693 students · 1.1 km away
Rancho Elementary
Novato · Public elementary · Grades K–5
387 students · 1.7 km away
Novato Early Intervention
Novato · Public other
· 1.7 km away
Novato High
Novato · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,287 students · 2.1 km away
San Ramon Elementary
Novato · Public elementary · Grades K–5
456 students · 2.3 km away
Pleasant Valley Elementary
Novato · Public elementary · Grades K–5
464 students · 2.5 km away
Olive Elementary
Novato · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students · 2.6 km away
San Marin High
Novato · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,250 students · 2.6 km away
Lynwood Elementary
Novato · Public elementary · Grades K–5
260 students · 2.9 km away
San Jose Middle
Novato · Public middle · Grades 6–8
559 students · 3.6 km away
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367 students
Ashley Falls Elementary
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367 students
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lu Sutton Elementary a good school?
Lu Sutton Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 29.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3346 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Lu Sutton Elementary rank in California?
Lu Sutton Elementary ranks #3346 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #38700 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lu Sutton Elementary?
Lu Sutton Elementary had 367 students in 2025.
Is Lu Sutton Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Lu Sutton Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lu Sutton Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lu Sutton Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.