Serving 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Dutton Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39%
- Attendance Zone: Dutton Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Caledonia, MI, encompassing approximately 94.3 square miles. Typically, it takes 10-15 minutes to drive to the school, with an average distance of 6.5 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 12.6 miles to its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dutton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Dutton Elementary School's student population of 317 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
317 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dutton Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dutton Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#135 out of 3025 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
4%
18%
White
70%
63%
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.8%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dutton Elementary School's ranking?
Dutton Elementary School is ranked #135 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Dutton Elementary School often compared to?
Dutton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emmons Lake Elementary School, Caledonia Elementary School, Kettle Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Dutton Elementary School?
317 students attend Dutton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Dutton Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dutton Elementary School?
Dutton Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dutton Elementary School offer ?
Dutton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dutton Elementary School part of?
Dutton Elementary School is part of Caledonia Community Schools.
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