How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Lu Sutton Elementary | Rancho Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Novato, CA | Novato, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 367 | 387 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.6:1 | 22.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 51.9% | 40.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Lu Sutton Elementary | Rancho Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,969 | $15,969 |
| District | Novato Unified | Novato Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Lu Sutton Elementary | Rancho Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22.6% | 39.5% |
| African American | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68.4% | 46.0% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 5.4% | 8.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Lu Sutton Elementary | Rancho Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.6% | 15.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.