Serving 380 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sutter Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 380 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sutter Creek Elementary School's student population of 380 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
380 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sutter Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sutter Creek Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4264 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
16%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
72%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sutter Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Sutter Creek Elementary School is ranked #4264 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sutter Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Sutter Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jackson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sutter Creek Elementary School?
380 students attend Sutter Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Sutter Creek Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sutter Creek Elementary School?
Sutter Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sutter Creek Elementary School offer ?
Sutter Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sutter Creek Elementary School part of?
Sutter Creek Elementary School is part of Amador County Unified School District.
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