Dutton Elementary School serves 235 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Dutton Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dutton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Dutton Elementary School's student population of 235 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dutton Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Dutton Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#251 out of 1276 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
American Indian
20%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
10%
10%
Black
n/a
32%
White
70%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dutton Elementary School's ranking?
Dutton Elementary School is ranked #251 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Dutton Elementary School often compared to?
Dutton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pisgah High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Dutton Elementary School?
235 students attend Dutton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Dutton Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dutton Elementary School?
Dutton Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Dutton Elementary School offer ?
Dutton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dutton Elementary School part of?
Dutton Elementary School is part of Jackson County School District.
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