- Enrollment
- 1,663
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Clara, CA
Sutter Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sutter Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063543006052
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sutter Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 16
- elementary schools in Santa Clara · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- students per teacher
- 19.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sutter Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sutter Elementary ranks #1 of 16 elementary schools in Santa Clara, CA.
School address
District: Santa Clara Unified · California
NCES ID 063543006052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Sutter Elementary held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.1 → 13.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 063543006052 · Santa Clara, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
314 enr · 20.9:1 · 19.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Clara High (1,663 students)
Sutter Elementary held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.1 → 13.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sutter Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Santa Clara Hi
Santa Clara High
1,663 students
- Adrian Wilcox
Adrian Wilcox High
1,614 students
- Juan Cabrillo
Juan Cabrillo Middle
796 students
- Marian a. Pete
Marian a. Peterson Middle
759 students
- Buchser Middle
Buchser Middle
711 students
- This school 314
Sutter Elementary
314 students
What this shows Sutter Elementary reports 314 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sutter Elementary compares
Sutter 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 | 20.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.3% | ▼ 65% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$27,214
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 35.0%
White 29.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Two or More 13.4%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 35.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.6, Sutter Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Santa Clara Unified reports $27,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sutter Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adrian Wilcox High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Juan Cabrillo Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marian a. Peterson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buchser Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sutter Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,614
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Santa Clara
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Laurelwood Elementary
Standard public school
571 students 26:1 students per teacher
Don Callejon
Standard public school
568 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Millikin Elementary
Standard public school
504 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary
Standard public school
453 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Central Park Elementary
Standard public school
419 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Scott Lane Elementary
Standard public school
406 students 21.4:1 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 (~314 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sutter Elementary
How many students attend Sutter Elementary?
Sutter Elementary has 314 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Clara, CA. CCD year-over-year: 305 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sutter Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sutter Elementary is 20.9:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sutter Elementary?
19.3% of students at Sutter Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sutter Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sutter Elementary is Asian at 35.0% of enrollment, in Santa Clara, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sutter Elementary?
Sutter Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sutter Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Clara?
By Resource Investment Index, Sutter Elementary ranks #1 of 16 elementary schools in Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Clara Unified?
Besides Sutter Elementary, Santa Clara Unified also operates Santa Clara High (1,663 students), Adrian Wilcox High (1,614 students), and Juan Cabrillo Middle (796 students). See the Santa Clara Unified district page for the complete list.