Excellent
#117 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 4% in state
Dutton Elementary School
Elementary School · Caledonia Community Schools · Caledonia, MI
A Caledonia Community Schools elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3820 68TH ST SE, Caledonia, MI 49316
- Math 69% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 70% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dutton Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 70% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dutton Elementary 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average394/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutton Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 606 | Compare → |
| Endeavor ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 550 | Compare → |
| Explorer ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 563 | Compare → |
| Discovery ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 700 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Caledonia Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,665NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dutton Elementary School is listed in Caledonia Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dutton Elementary School
Dutton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Caledonia, MI, part of Caledonia Community Schools, serving approximately 299 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #117 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Dutton Elementary School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dutton Elementary School
What grades does Dutton Elementary School serve?
Dutton Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Dutton Elementary School?
Dutton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 299 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dutton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dutton Elementary School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dutton Elementary School rank in MI?
Dutton Elementary School ranks #117 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Dutton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dutton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dutton Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dutton Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dutton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dutton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dutton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dutton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dutton Elementary School?
37.1% of students at Dutton Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 299
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.4%
- Phone
- (616) 698-8982
- Area population (ZIP 49316)
- 26,060
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
Official sources & links
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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