Sutter Elementary School

3200 Forbes Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 314 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sutter Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). 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 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 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:

School Overview

Sutter Elementary School's student population of 314 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
314 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1959
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
The Sutter Way: Empowering life-long learners.

School Rankings

Sutter Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sutter Elementary School is 0.74, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#540 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
70-74%
34%
75-79%
47%
60-69%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
35%
12%
Hispanic
20%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
29%
20%
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.74
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
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 #540 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
314 students attend Sutter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Sutter Elementary School students are Asian, 29% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sutter Elementary School?
Sutter Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower 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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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