Dutton Elementary School (Ranked Top 5% for 2025-26)

Home > Michigan > Kent County > Caledonia

Dutton Elementary School

3820 68th St Se
Caledonia, MI 49316

( shown in map)

10/

Top 5%

Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Dutton Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).

The percentage of students achieving is 80-84% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving 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).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 299 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
: Top 5% in MI
: 80-84% (Top 1%)
: 65-69% (Top 10%)
: 30-39%
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:

School Overview

Dutton Elementary School's student population of 299 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2021

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Dutton Elementary School
Kind	61
1	61
2	54
3	58
4	65

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

299 students

View Data

Total Students Trends Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Dutton Elementary School
2023	266
2022	267
2021	295
2020	288
2019	288
2018	312
2017	312
2016	310
2015	325
2014	318
2013	333
2012	314
2011	320
2010	381
2009	385
2008	386
2007	352
2006	331
2005	357
2004	337
2003	335
2002	312
2001	332
2000	339
1999	418
1998	402
1997	363
1996	347
1995	316
1994	328
1993	323
1992	312
1991	281
1990	248
1989	234
1988	209
1987	186

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

View Data

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1990-2023)
Year	Dutton Elementary School
2023	21
2022	18
2021	19
2020	17
2019	17
2018	18
2017	18
2016	18
2015	17
2014	16
2013	17
2012	21
2011	19
2010	23
2009	23
2008	23
2007	20
2006	21
2005	20
2004	20
2003	21
2002	20
2001	23
2000	25
1999	23
1998	22
1997	23
1996	21
1995	17
1994	17
1990	23

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Year Founded

2025

School Calendar

School Rankings

Dutton Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Dutton Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (MI)

#135 out of 3025 schools
(Top 5%)

View Data

Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Dutton Elementary School
2023	#135
2022	#162
2021	#253
2019	#259
2018	#431
2017	#334
2016	#262
2015	#249
2014	#320
2013	#790
2012	#522

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

80-84%

35%

View Data

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Dutton Elementary School	Michigan	Caledonia Community Schools
2023	82%	35%	65%
2022	72%	34%	62%
2021	57%	36%	58%
2019	62%	40%	56%
2018	52%	37%	46%
2017	62%	39%	57%
2016	62%	38%	60%
2015	62%	37%	57%
2014	62%	41%	52%
2013	47%	41%	49%
2012	42%	37%	50%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

65-69%

45%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Dutton Elementary School	Michigan	Caledonia Community Schools
2022	67%	45%	69%
2021	67%	48%	68%
2019	72%	49%	67%
2018	62%	43%	46%
2017	67%	49%	66%
2016	72%	50%	72%
2015	72%	49%	69%
2014	82%	67%	83%
2013	77%	65%	80%
2012	87%	64%	81%
2011	95%	80%	94%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

(20-21)

30-39%

23%

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

17:1

View Data

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1990-2023)
Year	Dutton Elementary School	Michigan	Caledonia Community Schools
2023	13:1	17:1	17:1
2022	15:1	17:1	18:1
2021	16:1	17:1	19:1
2020	17:1	18:1	19:1
2019	17:1	18:1	19:1
2018	17:1	18:1	19:1
2017	17:1	18:1	19:1
2016	17:1	18:1	18:1
2015	19:1	18:1	19:1
2014	19:1	18:1	19:1
2013	20:1	18:1	19:1
2012	15:1	18:1	19:1
2011	17:1	18:1	19:1
2010	16:1	18:1	19:1
2009	17:1	18:1	19:1
2008	17:1	18:1	19:1
2007	18:1	19:1	19:1
2006	16:1	18:1	18:1
2005	18:1	18:1	18:1
2004	17:1	19:1	18:1
2003	16:1	19:1	18:1
2002	16:1	18:1	18:1
2001	14:1	18:1	18:1
2000	14:1	18:1	17:1
1999	18:1	19:1	20:1
1998	18:1	19:1	19:1
1997	16:1	19:1	18:1
1996	17:1	20:1	18:1
1995	19:1	20:1	18:1
1994	19:1	20:1	17:1
1990	11:1	15:1	12:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

American Indian

n/a

View Data

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1989-2012)
Year	Dutton Elementary School	Michigan	Caledonia Community Schools
2012	1%	1%
2011	3%	1%
2010	3%	2%
2009	4%	1%	1%
2008	5%	1%	1%
2007	7%	2%	1%
2006	6%	1%	1%
2005	1%	2%
2002	2%	1%
2001	1%	1%	1%
1989	1%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Asian

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2023)
Year	Dutton Elementary School	Michigan	Caledonia Community Schools
2023	3%	3%	2%
2022	4%	3%	2%
2021	3%	3%	2%
2020	3%	3%	2%
2019	3%	3%	2%
2018	2%	3%	2%
2017	2%	3%	2%
2016	1%	3%	1%
2015	1%	3%	1%
2014	1%	3%	2%
2013	1%	3%	1%
2011	1%	3%	3%
2010	1%	3%	3%
2009	1%	3%	2%
2008	1%	3%	2%
2007	2%	3%	2%
2005	1%	2%	3%
2002	1%	2%	2%
2000	1%	2%	1%
1999	1%	2%	2%
1996	1%	2%	3%
1995	1%	1%	1%
1994	1%	1%	2%
1993	1%	1%	1%
1992	1%	1%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hispanic

13%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1997-2023)
Year	Dutton Elementary School	Michigan	Caledonia Community Schools
2023	13%	9%	7%
2022	12%	9%	7%
2021	8%	8%	6%
2020	7%	8%	6%
2019	7%	8%	6%
2018	6%	8%	5%
2017	6%	8%	5%
2016	6%	7%	5%
2015	8%	7%	5%
2014	6%	7%	4%
2013	4%	6%	4%
2012	4%	6%	4%
2011	4%	6%	3%
2010	3%	5%	3%
2009	1%	5%	2%
2008	1%	5%	1%
2006	2%	4%	1%
2005	2%	4%	1%
2002	1%	4%	1%
2001	1%	4%	1%
1997	1%	3%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black

18%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1989-2023)
Year	Dutton Elementary School	Michigan	Caledonia Community Schools
2023	2%	18%	2%
2022	2%	18%	1%
2021	3%	18%	1%
2020	4%	18%	1%
2019	4%	18%	1%
2018	3%	18%	1%
2017	3%	18%	1%
2016	1%	18%	1%
2015	1%	18%	1%
2014	3%	18%	1%
2013	1%	18%	1%
2012	1%	19%	1%
2011	2%	19%	1%
2010	1%	20%	1%
2009	1%	20%	1%
2006	2%	20%	1%
2005	1%	20%	1%
2002	2%	20%	1%
2000	1%	19%
1998	1%	19%	1%
1996	1%	18%
1995	1%	18%	1%
1994	1%	17%
1992	1%	17%
1989	1%	18%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White

72%

63%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Dutton Elementary School	Michigan	Caledonia Community Schools
2023	72%	64%	83%
2022	75%	64%	84%
2021	77%	65%	85%
2020	78%	66%	87%
2019	78%	66%	87%
2018	81%	66%	89%
2017	81%	66%	89%
2016	85%	67%	90%
2015	84%	68%	90%
2014	85%	69%	91%
2013	91%	69%	91%
2012	91%	69%	92%
2011	90%	70%	93%
2010	92%	70%	93%
2009	93%	71%	94%
2008	93%	71%	95%
2007	91%	71%	95%
2006	90%	73%	96%
2005	94%	72%	95%
2004	100%	73%	97%
2003	100%	72%	98%
2002	94%	73%	96%
2001	98%	74%	96%
2000	98%	75%	96%
1999	99%	75%	97%
1998	99%	75%	96%
1997	99%	76%	97%
1996	98%	76%	96%
1995	98%	77%	96%
1994	98%	79%	97%
1993	97%	79%	98%
1992	97%	79%	98%
1991	100%	78%	98%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

10%

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Dutton Elementary School	Michigan	Caledonia Community Schools
2023	10%	5%	6%
2022	7%	5%	6%
2021	9%	5%	6%
2020	8%	4%	4%
2019	8%	4%	4%
2018	8%	4%	3%
2017	8%	4%	3%
2016	7%	3%	3%
2015	6%	3%	3%
2014	5%	2%	2%
2013	3%	2%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

0.46

0.56

View Data

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1992-2023)
Year	Dutton Elementary School	Michigan	Caledonia Community Schools
2023	0.46	0.55	0.30
2022	0.42	0.55	0.28
2021	0.39	0.54	0.27
2020	0.38	0.53	0.24
2019	0.38	0.53	0.24
2018	0.34	0.53	0.21
2017	0.34	0.53	0.21
2016	0.27	0.52	0.19
2015	0.29	0.50	0.19
2014	0.27	0.50	0.18
2013	0.17	0.49	0.17
2012	0.17	0.49	0.15
2011	0.18	0.48	0.13
2010	0.15	0.47	0.13
2009	0.13	0.46	0.10
2008	0.13	0.46	0.09
2007	0.17	0.46	0.10
2006	0.18	0.43	0.08
2005	0.12	0.44	0.09
2002	0.11	0.42	0.08
2001	0.04	0.42	0.07
2000	0.04	0.40	0.08
1997	0.02	0.39	0.07
1996	0.04	0.39	0.07
1995	0.04	0.37	0.08
1994	0.04	0.35	0.05
1993	0.06	0.35	0.05
1992	0.06	0.35	0.04

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

34%

50%

View Data

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Dutton Elementary School	Michigan	Caledonia Community Schools
2023	31%	49%	19%
2022	30%	47%	16%
2021	38%	46%	18%
2020	28%	45%	14%
2019	28%	45%	14%
2018	26%	40%	9%
2017	26%	40%	9%
2016	24%	40%	11%
2015	22%	41%	11%
2014	26%	43%	14%
2013	21%	42%	13%
2012	24%	42%	14%
2011	26%	41%	15%
2010	23%	40%	13%
2009	20%	35%	10%
2008	24%	31%	10%
2007	16%	30%	7%
2006	18%	30%	8%
2005	17%	28%	7%
2004	13%	27%	6%
2003	11%	25%	5%
2002	14%	25%	5%
2001	8%	24%	4%
2000	9%	25%	5%
1999	11%	25%	5%
1998	11%	26%	5%
1997	12%	26%	5%
1996	10%	25%	6%
1995	11%	25%	6%
1994	8%	23%	6%
1993	15%	25%	8%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

View Data

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Dutton Elementary School	Michigan	Caledonia Community Schools
2023	6%	4%	3%
2022	4%	4%	3%
2021	7%	4%	4%
2020	10%	5%	4%
2019	10%	5%	4%
2018	12%	6%	5%
2017	12%	6%	5%
2016	8%	6%	5%
2015	8%	6%	5%
2014	4%	6%	5%
2013	7%	6%	5%
2012	10%	5%	6%
2011	8%	5%	5%
2010	11%	6%	7%
2009	7%	7%	4%
2008	6%	7%	4%
2007	6%	6%	2%
2006	8%	7%	5%
2005	7%	6%	4%
2004	6%	6%	3%
2003	8%	6%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Caledonia Community Schools

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dutton Elementary School's ranking?

Dutton Elementary School is ranked #135 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.

What schools are Dutton Elementary School often compared to?

Dutton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emmons Lake Elementary School, Caledonia Elementary School, Kettle Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).

How many students attend Dutton Elementary School?

299 students attend Dutton Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

72% of Dutton Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Dutton Elementary School?

Dutton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.

What grades does Dutton Elementary School offer ?

Dutton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).

What school district is Dutton Elementary School part of?

Dutton Elementary School is part of Caledonia Community Schools.

School Reviews

Review Dutton Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities

Recent Articles

October 08, 2025

Bullying, Name-Calling & Put-Downs: Parent Guide 2025

Practical tips for parents to address bullying, name-calling, and put-downs—with 2025 data, policies, and expert strategies.

October 08, 2025

What Is a Magnet School? (2025 Guide)

Explore what a magnet school is, how it works, and its benefits in 2025. Clear explanation for parents, students, and educators.

October 08, 2025

Cooperative Learning in 2025: Evidence, Best Practices & Challenges

Explore cooperative learning in 2025—new data, updated practices, expert insights for educators and families.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 299 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
: Top 5%
: 80-84% (Top 1%)
: 65-69% (Top 10%)
: 30-39%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education