Sumner Elementary

428 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Sumner Elementary School is a public institution located in Claremont, California, serving students in grades TK through 6. As part of the Claremont Unified School District, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment that emphasizes academic excellence and character development. It benefits from its location in a quiet, residential area of Claremont, which contributes to a stable and supportive setting for elementary-aged children.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to a well-rounded education, often integrating core curriculum subjects with enrichment opportunities that encourage student engagement. Sumner Elementary maintains a strong partnership with local families and the broader Claremont community, which is often reflected in active parent participation and a collaborative school culture. With a focus on preparing students for middle school and beyond, the faculty typically emphasizes both social-emotional learning and foundational academic skills in an inclusive environment.

428

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sumner Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	224
Black	22
Asian	29
Two or More	28
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
224 (52.3 %)
White
124 (29.0 %)
Asian
29 (6.8 %)
Two or More
28 (6.5 %)
Black
22 (5.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Claremont Unified
Phone:	(909)398-0320
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	428
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	186
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 70

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 64