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#338 of 462 private schools in MI
Dutton Christian School
Elementary School · Caledonia, MI
A private elementary school in Caledonia, MI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
6729 HANNA LAKE AVE SE, Caledonia, MI 49316
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MI.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MI
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
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Where Dutton Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average394/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,548
Median home value
$338,800
Median rent
$1,299/mo
College educated
44.9%
Homeownership
89.5%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49316; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–4 | 0.8 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Explorer ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 563 | Compare → |
| Discovery ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 700 | Compare → |
| Endeavor ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 550 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Dutton Christian School is listed in Caledonia, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Dutton Christian School
Dutton Christian School is a private elementary school in Caledonia, MI, serving approximately 606 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #338 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dutton Christian School
What grades does Dutton Christian School serve?
Dutton Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Dutton Christian School?
Dutton Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 606 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dutton Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dutton Christian School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Dutton Christian School rank in MI?
Dutton Christian School ranks #338 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is Dutton Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dutton Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Dutton Christian School a private school?
Yes, Dutton Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Calvinist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Dutton Christian School a religious school?
Dutton Christian School has a Calvinist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 606
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Calvinist
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Phone
- (616) 698-8660
- Area population (ZIP 49316)
- 26,060
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49316; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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