Sumac Elementary

www.sumacelementary.org

316 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sumac Elementary, located in Agoura, California, is a highly regarded public school within the Las Virgenes Unified School District. It serves a diverse student body from kindergarten through fifth grade and is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a supportive community, and integrating creative arts into its curriculum. The school prides itself on maintaining a small-campus feel while providing students with modern resources and a comprehensive educational foundation designed to prepare them for middle school success.

Beyond its core academics, Sumac Elementary is distinguished by its vibrant school culture and strong parental involvement. The school actively encourages collaboration between staff, students, and families, often hosting community events and programs that enrich the learning experience. With a focus on social-emotional development and inquiry-based learning, Sumac strives to create an inclusive and stimulating environment where students are encouraged to become critical thinkers and compassionate members of the local community.

316

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sumac Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	97
Hispanic	176
Black	6
Asian	7
Two or More	29
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
176 (55.7 %)
White
97 (30.7 %)
Two or More
29 (9.2 %)
Asian
7 (2.2 %)
Black
6 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Las Virgenes Unified
Phone:	(818)991-4940
Website:	http://www.sumacelementary.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 46