Lu Sutton Elementary

www.nusd.org

347 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lu Sutton Elementary School, located in Novato, California, serves as a neighborhood school within the Novato Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a collaborative community environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning culture. By emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum, Lu Sutton aims to prepare its students for future success while encouraging them to be active, thoughtful participants in their community.

The school benefits from being part of the Novato Unified School District, which provides a structured framework for excellence in education. Lu Sutton is recognized for its dedicated faculty and staff who work closely with families to ensure that students receive personalized attention. Through a combination of rigorous academic standards and various enrichment activities, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is empowered to reach their full potential within a safe and nurturing campus setting.

347

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lu Sutton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	91
Hispanic	225
Black	7
Asian	11
Two or More	13

Hispanic
225 (64.8 %)
White
91 (26.2 %)
Two or More
13 (3.7 %)
Asian
11 (3.2 %)
Black
7 (2.0 %)

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:	Novato Unified
Phone:	(415)897-3196
Website:	http://www.nusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	347
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 67

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 58