Lu Sutton Elementary School

Lu Sutton Elementary School is a very welcoming school for new students in

Lu Sutton Elementary School has a very nurturing faculty in Novato.

Lu Sutton Elementary School focuses on the higher education of its students in Novato.

Lu Sutton Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

1800 Center Rd, Novato, CA

Central Novato Neighborhood

Novato Unified School District

367 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Bonnie Barron

Student Teacher Ratio
22:1

Math Proficiency
31%

Reading Proficiency
41%

B-

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

41%

Math Proficiency

31%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 22:1 Teachers 17	Full Time Teachers 17
Teachers in First or Second Year 13.5%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male 51%	Female 49%
Hispanic 68.4%	White 22.6%
Two or more races 5.2%	Black 1.9%
Filipino <1%	Asian <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

3/29/2025

The staff and principal at Lu Sutton are unmatched. My daughter comes home happy and safe, daily telling me all of the exciting things that happened during her day. It truly is a special, diverse and kind community

5.0 parent

6/12/2024

Both of my children have attended Lu Sutton, and I am glad to have two more years at this neighborhood school. The staff and administration are incredibly warm and approachable. The diversity of the community is truly enriching, as are the many community events that take place at the school througho...

5.0 parent

7/15/2019

I am so grateful that all three of my kids will be able to go to Lu Sutton. The staff is amazing and the community is so welcoming. I am so proud of my the attention my son has gotten here. His behavior and academic abilities have soared since he transferred from Hamilton Elementary school to Lu Sut...

5.0 parent

3/18/2017

Lu Sutton Elementary is an amazing school with truly wonderful teachers and a supportive staff that work to give kids the best education possible! My daughter just graduated from here and is now in middle school and thanks Lu Sutton everyday for preparing her for it. What makes Lu Sutton stand out f...

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Lu Sutton Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Novato, CA and is served by the Novato Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 367 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Lu Sutton Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,000,163. Discover additional schools in the area, like Marin Oaks High School, Novato High School, San Marin High School, and more. Learn more about what Novato has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lu Sutton Elementary School.

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