Lu Sutton Elementary
Novato, CA · Novato Unified · Grades K-5
3,240th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 43%▼ Declining
Lu Sutton Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Lu Sutton Elementary 3,240th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 43% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 71th in 2015 to 43th in 2025 — declining.
Lu Sutton Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 183 students tested
Lu Sutton Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 349 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 49.7% | 64.8% | ▲ 15.1 pts | |
| White | 29.5% | 24.6% | ▼ 4.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.3% | 6.3% | ▼ 3.0 pts | |
| Asian | 6.2% | 2.3% | ▼ 3.9 pts | |
| Black | 3.9% | 2.0% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Lu Sutton Elementary
Typical home value $1.04M in zip 94947 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Lu Sutton Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Rancho ElementaryNovato Unified · 1.1 mi away1,579th of 5,659
ELA 54% · Math 55% - 9San Ramon ElementaryNovato Unified · 1.4 mi away1,029th of 5,659
ELA 68% · Math 59% - 9Pleasant Valley ElementaryNovato Unified · 1.5 mi away743rd of 5,659
ELA 72% · Math 67% - 6Olive ElementaryNovato Unified · 1.7 mi away2,470th of 5,659
ELA 50% · Math 38% - 5Lynwood ElementaryNovato Unified · 1.9 mi away3,057th of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 39% - 6Loma Verde ElementaryNovato Unified · 3.5 mi away2,294th of 5,659
ELA 47% · Math 44% - 3Hamilton TK-8Novato Unified · 4.7 mi away4,264th of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 23% - 8Novato CharterNovato Unified · 4.7 mi away · charter1,165th of 5,659
ELA 67% · Math 55%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Lu Sutton Elementary in?
Lu Sutton Elementary is part of the Novato Unified district in Novato, California.
Is Lu Sutton Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lu Sutton Elementary 3,240th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 43% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Lu Sutton Elementary?
Hispanic 65%, White 25%, Two or more races 6%, Asian 2% (349 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lu Sutton Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94947 is $1.04M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.