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Lu Sutton Elementary School vs. Novato Charter

Should you attend Lu Sutton Elementary School or Novato Charter? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Lu Sutton Elementary School
1800 Center Rd.
Novato, CA 94947
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Novato Charter
940 C St.
Novato, CA 94949
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Novato Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 349 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lu Sutton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 266 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Novato Charter 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 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
349 students
266 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lu Sutton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Novato Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lu Sutton Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Novato Charter.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
10 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lu Sutton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Novato Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
27:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lu Sutton Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Novato Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Novato Charter with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Novato Charter School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#5734 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#1519 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lu Sutton Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Novato Charter, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
50-54%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lu Sutton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Novato Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Novato Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Novato Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lu Sutton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Novato Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Novato Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Novato Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lu Sutton Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Novato Charter by grade.
Kindergarten Students
75
48
Grade 1 Students
51
28
Grade 2 Students
63
28
Grade 3 Students
70
29
Grade 4 Students
48
28
Grade 5 Students
42
28
Grade 6 Students
-
26
Grade 7 Students
-
25
Grade 8 Students
-
26

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lu Sutton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Novato Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
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% Asian
2%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lu Sutton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Novato Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Novato Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Novato Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
65%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lu Sutton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Novato Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Novato Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Novato Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lu Sutton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Novato Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Novato Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Novato Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
25%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lu Sutton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Novato Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Novato Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Novato Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lu Sutton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Novato Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Novato Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Novato Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.52
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lu Sutton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Novato Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Novato Charter, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Novato Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lu Sutton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Novato Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Novato Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Novato Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lu Sutton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Novato Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Novato Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Novato Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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