Dutton Elementary School
Dutton Elementary School serves 295 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Dutton Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Students: 295 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- 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 295 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
295 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Dutton Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,120 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Dutton Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#259 out of 3120 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
3%
3%

Hispanic
8%
8%

Black
3%
18%

White
77%
65%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
46%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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