Serving 215 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Gladys Dillon Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gladys Dillon Elementary School serves the entire district of Burton, MI, encompassing an approximate area of 25 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 3.6 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.6 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gladys Dillon Elementary School's student population of 215 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
215 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gladys Dillon Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gladys Dillon Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1501 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
55%
18%
White
32%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.5%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gladys Dillon Elementary School's ranking?
Gladys Dillon Elementary School is ranked #1501 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Gladys Dillon Elementary School?
215 students attend Gladys Dillon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Gladys Dillon Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gladys Dillon Elementary School?
Gladys Dillon Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Gladys Dillon Elementary School offer ?
Gladys Dillon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gladys Dillon Elementary School part of?
Gladys Dillon Elementary School is part of Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools.
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