Dutton Elementary School
Tel:
(616) 698-8982
- Dutton Elementary School serves 318 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Dutton Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Dutton Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Dutton Elementary School's student population of 318 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 318 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Dutton Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Dutton Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #431 out of 3119 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 8% |
| Black | 4% | 18% |
| White | 78% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Caledonia Community Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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: PK-5 | 606 students
1.4 miles
5757 East Paris Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 554-5241 1.4 PK-5 606 - Grand Rapids Discovery Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 566 students
1.9 miles
2461 60th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 871-1080 1.9 K-5 566 - Caledonia Explorer Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 535 students
1.9 miles
2307 68th St Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 554-0302 1.9 K-5 535 - Grand Rapids East Kentwood Freshman Campus Grades: 9 | 732 students
2.3 miles
6170 Valley Lane Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 698-9292 2.3 9 732 - Grand Rapids Pinewood Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 762 students
2.3 miles
2100 60th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-1224 2.3 6-8 762
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