Dutton Elementary School
Tel:
(256)228-4265
- Dutton Elementary School serves 233 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Dutton Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Dutton Elementary School's student population of 233 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 233 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dutton Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dutton Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #253 out of 1,264 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 44% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 39% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 18% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 33% |
| White | 67% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jackson County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Dutton Elementary School is Section High School (4.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Section High School (4.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Section High School (4.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Section Section High School Grades: K-12 | 535 students
4.0 miles
141 Al Highway 71
Section, AL 35771
(256)228-6718 4.0 K-12 535 - Sylvania Sylvania School Grades: K-12 | 944 students
6.5 miles
133 1st St Nw
Sylvania, AL 35988
(256)638-2030 6.5 K-12 944 - Pisgah Pisgah High School Grades: PK-12 | 630 students
6.7 miles
60 Metcalf St
Pisgah, AL 35765
(256)451-3241 6.7 PK-12 630 - Scottsboro Scottsboro High School Grades: 9-12 | 799 students
6.9 miles
25053 John T Reid Pkwy
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256)218-2000 6.9 9-12 799 - Scottsboro Brownwood Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 288 students
7.4 miles
305 Bingham St
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256)218-2400 7.4 K-4 288
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