- Enrollment
- 2,569
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sacramento, CA
Sutterville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sutterville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063384005284
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sutterville Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #10 of 124
- elementary schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.2:1
- large classes for California
- 26.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sutterville Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sutterville Elementary ranks #10 of 124 elementary schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Sacramento City Unified · California
NCES ID 063384005284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Sutterville Elementary held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 063384005284 · Sacramento, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 27.2:1 · 26.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: C. K. Mcclatchy High (2,569 students)
Sutterville Elementary held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sutterville Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- C. K. Mcclatch
C. K. Mcclatchy High
2,569 students
- Hiram W. Johns
Hiram W. Johnson High
1,682 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy High
1,652 students
- Luther Burbank
Luther Burbank High
1,535 students
- Rosemont High
Rosemont High
1,485 students
- This school 408
Sutterville Elementary
408 students
What this shows Sutterville Elementary reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sutterville Elementary compares
Sutterville 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 | 27.2:1 | ▲ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.2% | ▼ 53% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.2:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
27.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in California - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,785
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 33.7%
Hispanic or Latino 33.4%
Two or More 15.7%
Asian 15.2%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: White at 33.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Sutterville Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sacramento City Unified reports $17,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sutterville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. K. Mcclatchy High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hiram W. Johnson High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Luther Burbank High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rosemont High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sutterville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Sacramento
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
Standard public school
1,091 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Las Palmas Elementary
Standard public school
1,001 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Mary Tsukamoto Elementary
Standard public school
989 students 26:1 students per teacher
Heron
Standard public school
977 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Arnold Adreani Elementary
Standard public school
944 students 27:1 students per teacher
Paso Verde
Standard public school
897 students 23.6:1 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 (~408 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sutterville Elementary
How many students attend Sutterville Elementary?
Sutterville Elementary has 408 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sutterville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sutterville Elementary is 27.2:1, which is 27% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sutterville Elementary?
26.2% of students at Sutterville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sutterville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sutterville Elementary is White at 33.7% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sutterville Elementary?
Sutterville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Sutterville Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Sutterville Elementary ranks #10 of 124 elementary schools in Sacramento, 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 Sacramento on the city page.
What other schools are in Sacramento City Unified?
Besides Sutterville Elementary, Sacramento City Unified also operates C. K. Mcclatchy High (2,569 students), Hiram W. Johnson High (1,682 students), and John F. Kennedy High (1,652 students). See the Sacramento City Unified district page for the complete list.