Lu Sutton Elementary

Summary:

Lu Sutton Elementary is a public elementary school in Novato, California, serving 347 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Novato Unified School District, which is ranked 530 out of 1,568 districts in the state.

Lu Sutton Elementary faces several challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.4% in 2018-2019 to 24.1% in 2022-2023, notably higher than the 21.2% rate at Hamilton Tk-8. Lu Sutton's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are also lower than the district and state averages, with only 41.03% of students proficient or better in ELA in 2023-2024, compared to 53.52% for the district and 47.04% for California. Additionally, 53.6% of Lu Sutton students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a much higher percentage than nearby schools like Pleasant Valley Elementary (32.56%) and San Ramon Elementary (16.55%).

When compared to other schools in the Novato Unified School District, Lu Sutton Elementary consistently underperforms. Nearby schools like Pleasant Valley Elementary, Rancho Elementary, and San Ramon Elementary outperform Lu Sutton in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. Interestingly, the nearby Novato Charter School also outperforms Lu Sutton and the district as a whole, suggesting that the educational model used at the charter school may be more effective in supporting student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1800 Center Rd.
       Novato, CA  94947-2975


(415) 897-3196

District: Novato Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
3234th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools


Students who attend Lu Sutton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Sinaloa Middle
High:    San Marin High

Student/teacher ratio:  23.1 Help
Number of students:  347

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
64.8%
White:
26.2%
Two or more races:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.6% Help


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Compare Details Lu Sutton Elementary ranks worse than 55.2% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 6th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Novato Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.91. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (64.8%), White (26.2%), two or more races (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lu Sutton Elementary is 23.1. 4 elementary schools in the Novato Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lu Sutton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lu Sutton Elementary 3234th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Lu Sutton Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Novato Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Novato Unified 530th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lu Sutton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lu Sutton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 58.71 1772nd 4809 63.2%
2005 61.22 1692nd 4822 64.9%
2006 56.39 1900th 4818 60.6%
2007 60.17 1819th 5113 64.4%
2008 56.93 2004th 5113 60.8%
2009 55.72 2144th 5193 58.7%
2010 48.85 2628th 5314 50.5%
2011 54.36 2330th 5377 56.7%
2012 60.49 2016th 5390 62.6%
2013 56.09 2344th 5530 57.6%
2015 69.94 1503rd 5611 73.2%
2016 44.98 2776th 5614 50.6%
2017 56.32 2210th 5692 61.2%
2018 58.13 2129th 5662 62.4%
2019 38.99 3245th 5789 43.9%
2021 31.91 917th 1417 35.3%
2022 36.97 3309th 5883 43.8%
2023 24.67 4395th 5874 25.2%
2024 38.91 3234th 5862 44.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lu Sutton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.39 2103rd 3246 35.2%
2019 26.56 2739th 3275 16.4%
2021 36.00 381st 602 36.7%
2022 40.24 1792nd 3311 45.9%
2023 26.14 2807th 3250 13.6%
2024 40.28 1797th 3160 43.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lu Sutton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.84 2117th 5084 58.4%
2019 30.61 3824th 5173 26.1%
2021 29.45 827th 1110 25.5%
2022 34.99 3433rd 5264 34.8%
2023 18.57 4808th 5374 10.5%
2024 34.18 3600th 5511 34.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Lu Sutton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.79 1986th 5413 63.3%
2019 46.22 2717th 5492 50.5%
2021 32.43 812th 1267 35.9%
2022 43.75 2765th 5635 50.9%
2023 33.01 3500th 5617 37.7%
2024 49.27 2447th 5605 56.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Lu Sutton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.28 2264th 5431 58.3%
2019 34.35 3438th 5510 37.6%
2021 32.08 802nd 1272 36.9%
2022 31.04 3707th 5663 34.5%
2023 17.61 4949th 5650 12.4%
2024 27.43 4051st 5636 28.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lu Sutton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.53 2257th 4830 53.3%
2019 26.36 3946th 4963 20.5%
2022 27.20 3936th 5084 22.6%
2023 15.38 4769th 5098 6.5%
2024 29.61 3768th 5102 26.1%
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Rank History for White students at Lu Sutton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.48 1100th 2737 59.8%
2019 49.34 1568th 2834 44.7%
2022 50.99 1434th 2726 47.4%
2023 31.74 1936th 2662 27.3%
2024 64.09 993rd 2647 62.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, April 25, 2011

Open Quote Great school! They have challenged my daughter and she has made excellent friends there. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lu Sutton Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 469 24 34 41 0 n/a n/a 0 568
1989 484 12 27 21 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1990 442 6 27 34 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1991 429 8 20 33 3 n/a n/a 0 493
1992 452 13 17 50 3 n/a n/a 0 535
1993 425 11 20 44 2 n/a n/a 0 502
1994 441 12 22 44 4 n/a n/a 0 523
1995 373 19 25 41 5 n/a n/a 0 463
1996 373 19 25 41 5 n/a n/a 0 463
1997 342 23 23 44 3 n/a n/a 0 435
1998 339 20 28 61 2 n/a n/a 0 450
1999 337 18 29 67 3 n/a n/a 6 460
2000 313 21 29 61 2 n/a n/a 4 430
2001 276 15 35 81 2 n/a n/a 1 410
2002 241 22 27 109 2 n/a n/a 16 417
2003 241 22 27 109 2 n/a n/a 16 417
2004 225 19 25 105 1 n/a n/a 19 394
2005 231 24 24 107 1 n/a n/a 30 417
2006 234 22 25 128 1 n/a n/a 23 433
2007 229 21 19 137 1 n/a n/a 23 430
2008 223 21 25 150 1 n/a n/a 0 420
2009 220 24 20 162 0 2 23 0 451
2010 182 17 13 198 0 1 41 0 452
2011 156 20 13 196 2 1 50 0 438
2012 142 22 19 174 1 1 47 0 406
2013 134 14 15 190 1 2 44 0 400
2014 114 15 24 192 3 2 36 0 386
2015 97 9 16 192 3 2 28 0 347
2016 109 7 19 192 1 2 32 0 362
2017 114 8 16 196 2 0 29 0 365
2018 114 5 16 198 3 0 29 0 365
2019 114 10 24 200 2 0 25 0 375
2020 105 9 20 221 2 0 30 0 387
2021 88 6 15 208 1 0 15 0 333
2022 80 7 16 217 0 0 15 0 335
2023 91 7 11 225 0 0 13 0 347

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lu Sutton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 568 21.5 26.4 n/a
1989 544 22.4 24.2 n/a
1990 509 21.5 23.6 n/a
1991 493 20.5 24.0 n/a
1992 535 20.8 25.7 19.3
1993 502 20.0 25.1 17.1
1994 523 21.0 24.9 18.9
1995 463 18.0 25.7 20.1
1996 463 18.0 25.7 20.1
1997 435 21.0 20.7 19.8
1998 450 22.0 20.5 23.3
1999 460 22.0 20.9 16.3
2000 430 23.0 18.7 21.8
2001 410 21.0 19.5 21.8
2002 417 21.0 19.9 25.2
2003 417 21.0 19.9 25.2
2004 394 20.0 19.7 29.3
2005 417 21.0 19.9 29.7
2006 433 21.0 20.6 31
2007 430 22.0 19.5 34.9
2008 420 22.7 18.5 36.7
2009 451 22.0 19.0 42.4
2010 452 22.7 19.9 44.5
2011 438 n/a n/a 42.9
2012 406 19.7 20.6 n/a
2013 400 20.3 19.7 55.3
2014 386 16.6 23.2 56
2015 347 17.0 20.4 59.9
2016 362 17.0 21.2 56.1
2017 365 17.0 21.4 56.2
2018 365 17.0 21.4 57
2019 375 16.0 23.4 57.1
2020 387 n/a n/a 60.5
2021 333 14.0 23.7 56.2
2022 335 16.0 20.9 54.6
2023 347 15.0 23.1 53.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lu Sutton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 568 21.5 26.4 n/a
1989 544 22.4 24.2 n/a
1990 509 21.5 23.6 n/a
1991 493 20.5 24.0 n/a
1992 535 20.8 25.7 19.3
1993 502 20.0 25.1 17.1
1994 523 21.0 24.9 18.9
1995 463 18.0 25.7 20.1
1996 463 18.0 25.7 20.1
1997 435 21.0 20.7 19.8
1998 450 22.0 20.5 23.3
1999 460 22.0 20.9 16.3
2000 430 23.0 18.7 21.8
2001 410 21.0 19.5 21.8
2002 417 21.0 19.9 25.2
2003 417 21.0 19.9 25.2
2004 394 20.0 19.7 29.3
2005 417 21.0 19.9 29.7
2006 433 21.0 20.6 31
2007 430 22.0 19.5 34.9
2008 420 22.7 18.5 36.7
2009 451 22.0 19.0 42.4
2010 452 22.7 19.9 44.5
2011 438 n/a n/a 42.9
2012 406 19.7 20.6 n/a
2013 400 20.3 19.7 55.3
2014 386 16.6 23.2 56
2015 347 17.0 20.4 59.9
2016 362 17.0 21.2 56.1
2017 365 17.0 21.4 56.2
2018 365 17.0 21.4 57
2019 375 16.0 23.4 57.1
2020 387 n/a n/a 60.5
2021 333 14.0 23.7 56.2
2022 335 16.0 20.9 54.6
2023 347 15.0 23.1 53.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Lu Sutton Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201299.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201395.0%5.0%0.0%0.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%
201494.0%4.0%0.0%1.0%94.0%96.0%96.0%94.0%94.0%
201594.0%3.0%3.0%0.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%
201696.0%2.0%1.0%0.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%
201795.0%0.0%1.0%4.0%97.0%96.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201897.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lu Sutton Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3245th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 4395th of 5874 Elementary schools
 18.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lu Sutton Elementary)38.640.8
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Novato Unified)5045.1
 4.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lu Sutton Elementary)40.434.7
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Novato Unified)52.448.8
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lu Sutton Elementary)43.535
 8.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Novato Unified)50.357.1
 6.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lu Sutton Elementary)39.717.5
 22.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Novato Unified)49.551.7
 2.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lu Sutton Elementary)50.923.3
 27.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Novato Unified)52.547.5
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lu Sutton Elementary)23.710.2
 13.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Novato Unified)42.835.4
 7.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Lu Sutton Elementary)28.311.7
 16.7%
   5th Grade Science (Novato Unified)38.831.7
 7%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students375347
 7.5%
African American107
 30%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian2411
 54.2%
Hispanic200225
 12.5%
Pacific Islander00
White11491
 20.2%
Two or More Races2513
 48%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.1%53.6%
 3.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 347 students attended Lu Sutton Elementary.

Students who attend Lu Sutton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sinaloa Middle
High : San Marin High

Lu Sutton Elementary ranks 3234th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Lu Sutton Elementary are 65% Hispanic, 26% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.


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