Serving 406 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sutterville Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sutterville 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
Sutterville Elementary School's student population of 406 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
406 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Sutterville Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sutterville Elementary School is 0.73, 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
#1377 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
16%
12%

Hispanic
34%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
33%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
16%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sutterville Elementary School's ranking?
Sutterville Elementary School is ranked #1377 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sutterville Elementary School often compared to?
Sutterville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leonardo Da Vinci by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sutterville Elementary School?
406 students attend Sutterville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Sutterville Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sutterville Elementary School?
Sutterville Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sutterville Elementary School offer ?
Sutterville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sutterville Elementary School part of?
Sutterville Elementary School is part of Sacramento City Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Sutterville Elementary School located?
Sutterville Elementary School is located in the Southwestern Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 28 other public schools located in Southwestern Sacramento.
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