Lu Sutton Elementary vs Rancho Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lu Sutton Elementary
Novato · Public elementary · Grades K–5
367 students
Rancho Elementary
Novato · Public elementary · Grades K–5
387 students
| Measure | Lu Sutton Elementary Novato, California | Rancho Elementary Novato, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3346 of 5,693 | #1608 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38700 of 50,301 | #21193 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 367 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 49.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| city | Novato | Novato |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rancho Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 29.8).
- •Rancho Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Rancho Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Lu Sutton Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 22.8).
- •Rancho Elementary is the larger school with 387 students compared with 367.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lu Sutton Elementary better than Rancho Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rancho Elementary ranks higher (55.7 vs 29.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lu Sutton Elementary and Rancho Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Novato and Novato in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lu Sutton Elementary: 367. Rancho Elementary: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lu Sutton Elementary and Rancho Elementary rank in California?
Lu Sutton Elementary is 3346th of 5,693 and Rancho Elementary is 1608th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).