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Emmons Lake Elementary School vs. Dutton Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Emmons Lake Elementary School
8950 Kraft Ave Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Dutton Elementary School
3820 68th St Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Emmons Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Dutton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 400 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Emmons Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Dutton Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-4
PK-4
Total Students
400 students
299 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Emmons Lake Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dutton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Emmons Lake Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dutton Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Emmons Lake Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dutton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Emmons Lake Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Caledonia Community Schools School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dutton Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Caledonia Community Schools School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#97 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
#162 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Emmons Lake Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dutton Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 5% in MI)
70-74%
(Top 5% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Emmons Lake Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Caledonia Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dutton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Caledonia Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in MI)
65-69%
(Top 10% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Emmons Lake Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Caledonia Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dutton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Caledonia Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(20-21 School Year Data)
30-39%
(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Emmons Lake Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dutton Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
75
61
Grade 1 Students
76
61
Grade 2 Students
93
54
Grade 3 Students
79
58
Grade 4 Students
77
65

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Emmons Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Caledonia Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2005-06 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dutton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Caledonia Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Emmons Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Caledonia Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dutton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Caledonia Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Emmons Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Caledonia Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dutton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Caledonia Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Emmons Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Caledonia Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dutton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Caledonia Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
80%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Emmons Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Caledonia Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dutton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Caledonia Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Emmons Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Caledonia Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dutton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Caledonia Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.35
0.46
This chart showcases the diversity score of Emmons Lake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Caledonia Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dutton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Caledonia Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Emmons Lake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Caledonia Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dutton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Caledonia Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Emmons Lake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Caledonia Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dutton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Caledonia Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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