public elementary School
    Santa Clara Unified

    Sutter Elementary in Santa Clara, California

    3200 Forbes Ave., Santa Clara, CA 95051
    Enrollment

    305

    Grades

    PK-5

    Ratio

    20.3:1

    District

    Santa Clara Unified

    (408)423-4200
    🦦23
    Needs Improvement1/5 metrics
    🦦23
    1/5 metrics

    Otter Score

    Needs Improvement

    C+
    Teachers
    A+
    Diversity

    About Sutter Elementary

    Sutter Elementary is a public elementary school located in Santa Clara, California. The school serves grades PK-5 and has a total enrollment of 305 students. With a student-teacher ratio of 20.3:1, Sutter Elementary has class sizes comparable to national averages.

    About Sutter Elementary

    Sutter Elementary is a well-regarded public elementary school located in Santa Clara, CA. Serving grades PK-5 with an enrollment of 305 students, the school is part of the Santa Clara Unified. With a student-teacher ratio of 20.3:1, Sutter Elementary maintains class sizes typical for schools in the region.

    Academic Performance

    Students at Sutter Elementary perform below state averages on standardized assessments. Math proficiency stands at 0%, reading at 0%, and science at 0%. The school is actively working to close achievement gaps through targeted intervention programs and additional support resources.

    Community & Diversity

    Sutter Elementary serves a community where 25.57% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Located in Santa Clara, CA, the school benefits from the community's local amenities and family-friendly environment. Families choosing Sutter Elementary gain access to the broader resources of the Santa Clara Unified.

    DistrictSanta Clara Unified
    Typepublic
    Address3200 Forbes Ave.
    Phone(408)423-4200
    Free/Reduced Lunch25.57%
    NCES ID063543006052

    Academics

    Test Scores

    Math ProficiencyN/A
    Reading ProficiencyN/A
    Science ProficiencyN/A

    Percentage of students meeting or exceeding proficiency standards on state assessments. Source: California Department of Education, 2025–2026.

    Students

    A+

    Demographics

    Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2025–2026.

    Student Body

    Total Enrollment
    305
    Student-Teacher Ratio

    National avg: 16:1

    20.3:1
    Free/Reduced Lunch
    25.57%

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Otter Score for Sutter Elementary?

    Sutter Elementary has an Otter Score of 23/100, rated "Needs Improvement". The Otter Score combines test scores, graduation rates, college readiness, student-teacher ratio, and AP course availability into a single 0-100 composite rating.

    What grades does Sutter Elementary serve?

    Sutter Elementary serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 305 students. It is a public elementary school in Santa Clara, California.

    What is the student-teacher ratio at Sutter Elementary?

    Sutter Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 20.3:1. The national average is approximately 16:1.

    How diverse is Sutter Elementary?

    The student body at Sutter Elementary is . The school earns a diversity grade of A+.

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    Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and California Department of Education. Updated for the 2025–2026 school year. AreaOtter is not affiliated with Sutter Elementary or Santa Clara Unified.