Dutton Elementary School
Tel:
(616)698-8982
- Dutton Elementary School serves 312 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Dutton Elementary School's student population of 312 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 312 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dutton Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dutton Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #261 out of 3,159 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 8% |
| Black | 3% | 18% |
| White | 81% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Caledonia Community s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Dutton Elementary School is East Kentwood Freshman Campus (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Pinewood Middle School (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Endeavor Elementary School (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Rapids Endeavor Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 564 students
1.4 miles
5757 East Paris Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616)554-5241 1.4 K-5 564 - Grand Rapids Discovery Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 547 students
1.9 miles
2461 60th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616)871-1080 1.9 K-5 547 - Caledonia Explorer Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 508 students
1.9 miles
2307 68th St Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616)554-0302 1.9 K-5 508 - Grand Rapids East Kentwood Freshman Campus Grades: 9 | 741 students
2.3 miles
6170 Valley Lane Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616)698-9292 2.3 9 741 - Grand Rapids Pinewood Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 784 students
2.3 miles
2100 60th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616)455-1224 2.3 6-8 784
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