Serving 293 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sutter Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sutter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Sutter Elementary School's student population of 293 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
293 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sutter Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sutter Elementary School is 0.75, 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
#437 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
29%
12%
Hispanic
21%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
31%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 #437 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sutter Elementary School often compared to?
Sutter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Millikin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sutter Elementary School?
293 students attend Sutter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Sutter Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sutter Elementary School?
Sutter Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than 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 Santa Clara Unified School District.
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