- Enrollment
- 2,065
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Claremont, CA
Sumner Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sumner Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060876000894
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sumner Elementary earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Claremont · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- students per teacher
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sumner Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sumner Elementary ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Claremont, CA.
School address
District: Claremont Unified · California
NCES ID 060876000894 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Sumner Elementary held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 060876000894 · Claremont, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
444 enr · 23.4:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Claremont High (2,065 students)
Sumner Elementary held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sumner Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Claremont High
Claremont High
2,065 students
- El Roble Inter
El Roble Intermediate
952 students
- Chaparral Elem 648
Chaparral Elementary
648 students
- Condit Element 603
Condit Elementary
603 students
- This school 444
Sumner Elementary
444 students
- Mountain View 408
Mountain View Elementary
408 students
What this shows Sumner Elementary reports 444 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sumner Elementary compares
Sumner Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
444
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 66% in California - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,022
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.4%
White 24.8%
Asian 8.1%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Sumner Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Claremont Unified reports $16,022 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sumner Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Roble Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chaparral Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Condit Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sumner Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar elementary schools in Claremont
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Chaparral Elementary
Standard public school
648 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Condit Elementary
Standard public school
603 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Mountain View Elementary
Standard public school
408 students 24:1 students per teacher
Sycamore Elementary
Standard public school
350 students 25:1 students per teacher
Oakmont Elementary
Standard public school
270 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Vista Del Valle Elementary
Standard public school
264 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~444 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sumner Elementary
How many students attend Sumner Elementary?
Sumner Elementary has 444 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Claremont, CA. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sumner Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sumner Elementary is 23.4:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sumner Elementary?
36.7% of students at Sumner Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sumner Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sumner Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 55.4% of enrollment, in Claremont, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sumner Elementary?
Sumner Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sumner Elementary rank among elementary schools in Claremont?
By Resource Investment Index, Sumner Elementary ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Claremont, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Claremont on the city page.
What other schools are in Claremont Unified?
Besides Sumner Elementary, Claremont Unified also operates Claremont High (2,065 students), El Roble Intermediate (952 students), and Chaparral Elementary (648 students). See the Claremont Unified district page for the complete list.