Sumner Elementary

Sumner Elementary School is located at 1770 Sumner Avenue, Claremont, California 91711. The campus serves students from kindergarten through sixth grade. Enrollment is about 442 students, based on the most recent NCES data. The student–teacher ratio at Sumner is approximately 22:1. The student population is roughly 59% male and 41% female. According to state assessment data, about 42% of students meet proficiency standards in math, and about 39% meet proficiency standards in reading. Sumner is part of the Claremont Unified School District and operates as a traditional neighborhood public elementary campus within a larger district network of schools. Serving one of the larger elementary enrollments in the district’s public network, the campus’s instructional configuration supports neighborhood-based attendance and transitions before students enter intermediary grades. Local housing values average near $1,020,000 in the Sumner area, where single-family homes and established residential blocks are common near the school. Sumner is often referenced alongside other campuses when families explore options for the best elementary school in California, showing varied performance results and consistent enrollment within a mid-sized suburban elementary setting today.

Recently, the Claremont Unified School District board discussed updates to school facilities and student support across campuses, including Sumner Elementary. At an August meeting, trustees approved using state funds to install new kitchen sinks at several elementary sites, among them Sumner, as part of a broader facilities improvement plan for the coming year. The board also resumed talks with the teachers’ association on contract terms, a subject that has drawn attention from staff and families alike as the new school year gets underway.

Q1. What grade levels does Sumner Elementary School serve?

Ans. Sumner Elementary School serves students from kindergarten through sixth grade, providing early and middle elementary education.

Q2. Does Sumner Elementary offer after-school programs?

Ans. Yes. Students at Sumner Elementary can join after-school programs that include homework help, arts and crafts, and recreational activities.

Q3. Are meals provided at Sumner Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, Sumner Elementary will provide students with breakfast and lunch that meet the District's nutritional guidelines.

Q4. How can parents contact teachers at Sumner Elementary?

Ans. Parents are encouraged to regularly communicate via email or phone to discuss student progress.

Q5. Does Sumner Elementary hold school events for families?

Ans. Yes. Sumner Elementary holds multiple events that are designed to engage both students and parents in the school community; these events include the following: Open House, student performance, and Family Activity Day.