Sutter Elementary

305 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sutter Elementary School, located at 3200 Forbes Ave. in Santa Clara, California, is a public school serving students in the Santa Clara Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. With a curriculum designed to meet California state standards, Sutter Elementary provides a strong foundation in core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, and science, while often incorporating technology and enrichment activities to engage students and prepare them for future academic success.

Beyond its academic offerings, Sutter Elementary is highly regarded for its active school community and collaborative atmosphere. The school maintains a strong partnership with parents and local families, often bolstered by a dedicated PTA that supports school events, extracurricular programs, and campus enhancements. By focusing on creating a safe, welcoming, and culturally diverse environment, Sutter Elementary strives to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that encourages students to become responsible, curious, and lifelong learners within the Santa Clara community.

305

Total Students

15.1

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sutter Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	61
Black	4
Asian	98
Two or More	49
American Indian	1

Asian
98 (32.1 %)
White
92 (30.2 %)
Hispanic
61 (20.0 %)
Two or More
49 (16.1 %)
Black
4 (1.3 %)
American Indian
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:	Santa Clara Unified
Phone:	(408)423-4200
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	305
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 62

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 47