Dutton Elementary School

Summary:

Dutton Elementary School is a public school serving grades PK-8 in Dutton, Alabama, with a student population of 224. The school is part of the Jackson County School District, which is ranked 59 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dutton Elementary School consistently outperforms the Jackson County and Alabama state averages in academic proficiency, with 52.94% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 42.66% for Jackson County and 42.16% for the state. Despite having a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (73.66% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch), the school ranks 33 out of 670 Alabama elementary schools for low socioeconomic status students. Dutton Elementary also has a diverse student population, with a significant Native American representation (21.88%) and a sizable Hispanic population (9.38%), which is unique compared to the nearby schools.

Dutton Elementary School has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, ranking in the top 25% of Alabama elementary schools. This consistent high performance is particularly impressive given the school's high percentage of low-income students. The school's success suggests that it has implemented effective strategies to support its diverse student population, and understanding these strategies could benefit other schools with similar demographics. While Dutton Elementary is already a high-performing school, there may be opportunities for further improvement, particularly in areas where the school's performance is closer to the state average.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 180 Main St
       Dutton, AL  35744


(256) 228-4265

District: Jackson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
117th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,262 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  224

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.9%
American Indian:
21.9%
Hispanic:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.7% Help


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Compare Details Dutton Elementary School ranks better than 82.9% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks first among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Jackson County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.65. (See more...)
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Compare Details Dutton Elementary School ranks better than 80.5% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.3. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.9%), American Indian (21.9%), Hispanic (9.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dutton Elementary School is 17.9, which is the 4th best among 7 elementary schools in the Jackson County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dutton Elementary School is $11,262, which is the 4th highest among 7 elementary schools in the Jackson County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dutton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dutton Elementary School 117th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Dutton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Dutton Elementary School 86th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Dutton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Jackson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson County 59th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dutton Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Dutton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 52.45 310th 623 50.2%
2005 63.02 227th 688 67.0%
2006 57.14 304th 689 55.9%
2007 79.09 101st 698 85.5%
2008 82.79 54th 698 92.3%
2009 79.29 83rd 696 88.1%
2010 59.76 313th 704 55.5%
2011 65.65 248th 709 65.0%
2012 71.70 165th 696 76.3%
2013 69.81 173rd 696 75.1%
2014 61.31 253rd 695 63.6%
2015 59.77 240th 691 65.3%
2016 68.95 189th 691 72.6%
2017 58.14 285th 688 58.6%
2018 56.97 309th 680 54.6%
2019 59.20 271st 681 60.2%
2021 71.87 169th 692 75.6%
2022 72.20 170th 687 75.3%
2023 79.71 119th 680 82.5%
2024 80.65 117th 684 82.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dutton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 71.01 113th 567 80.1%
2018 57.76 279th 651 57.1%
2019 15.86 594th 649 8.5%
2024 89.54 33rd 670 95.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Dutton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 44.27 379th 639 40.7%
2018 45.80 375th 640 41.4%
2019 49.75 333rd 646 48.5%
2022 51.58 318th 656 51.5%
2023 84.66 72nd 645 88.8%
2024 85.37 71st 650 89.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Dutton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 63.27 209th 639 67.3%
2018 59.90 264th 650 59.4%
2019 57.98 265th 650 59.2%
2021 54.12 291st 669 56.5%
2022 72.91 154th 669 77.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Dutton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 26.60 299th 369 19.0%
2018 31.08 388th 508 23.6%
2019 30.01 405th 529 23.4%
2021 39.95 321st 539 40.4%
2022 48.01 272nd 540 49.6%
2023 56.31 215th 528 59.3%
2024 58.69 206th 535 61.5%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Dutton Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Dutton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.25 107th 407 73.7%
2005 72.50 76th 415 81.7%
2006 69.97 91st 409 77.8%
2007 79.58 54th 412 86.9%
2008 70.16 95th 417 77.2%
2009 64.71 133rd 425 68.7%
2010 85.08 34th 435 92.2%
2011 69.74 120th 435 72.4%
2012 73.25 92nd 436 78.9%
2013 80.91 37th 436 91.5%
2014 74.45 72nd 438 83.6%
2015 84.04 48th 430 88.8%
2016 70.22 96th 432 77.8%
2017 75.81 74th 432 82.9%
2018 64.24 137th 423 67.6%
2019 69.26 107th 437 75.5%
2021 81.71 49th 440 88.9%
2022 66.76 109th 432 74.8%
2023 71.51 94th 437 78.5%
2024 73.30 86th 442 80.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dutton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 88.11 17th 349 95.1%
2022 58.27 142nd 421 66.3%
2024 89.26 27th 437 93.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Dutton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 84.43 37th 380 90.3%
2018 53.39 180th 392 54.1%
2021 76.65 57th 415 86.3%
2022 61.45 137th 423 67.6%
2023 72.73 85th 417 79.6%
2024 73.92 80th 426 81.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Dutton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 73.02 72nd 380 81.1%
2018 65.73 113th 397 71.5%
2019 70.62 84th 399 78.9%
2021 68.24 91st 418 78.2%
2022 76.47 63rd 427 85.2%
2023 73.22 80th 419 80.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Dutton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 49.47 94th 247 61.9%
2018 49.18 161st 331 51.4%
2019 42.66 187th 343 45.5%
2021 60.65 107th 369 71.0%
2022 46.57 176th 376 53.2%
2023 52.20 146th 370 60.5%
2024 46.65 179th 373 52.0%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Dutton Elementary School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Dutton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 141 141
1989 100 0 0 0 39 n/a n/a 0 139
1990 114 0 0 0 56 n/a n/a 0 170
1991 134 0 0 0 51 n/a n/a 0 185
1992 152 0 0 0 44 n/a n/a 0 196
1993 161 0 0 0 36 n/a n/a 0 197
1994 147 0 0 2 46 n/a n/a 0 195
1995 161 0 0 3 27 n/a n/a 0 191
1996 161 0 0 3 27 n/a n/a 0 191
1997 193 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 198
1998 194 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 194
1999 192 0 0 0 26 n/a n/a 0 218
2000 207 0 0 0 21 n/a n/a 0 228
2001 205 1 1 1 16 n/a n/a 0 224
2002 196 1 0 6 25 n/a n/a 0 228
2003 196 1 0 6 25 n/a n/a 0 228
2004 199 0 0 7 41 n/a n/a 0 247
2005 221 0 0 5 39 n/a n/a 0 265
2006 216 0 0 7 43 n/a n/a 0 266
2007 222 2 0 9 44 n/a n/a 0 277
2008 195 0 0 13 31 n/a n/a 0 239
2009 197 1 0 16 31 n/a n/a 0 245
2010 219 3 0 23 24 n/a n/a 0 269
2011 201 0 0 24 23 1 0 0 249
2012 197 0 0 24 13 1 0 0 235
2013 191 1 0 23 8 1 0 0 224
2014 186 1 0 28 11 2 2 0 230
2015 157 0 3 29 39 0 2 0 230
2016 153 0 0 25 29 0 6 0 213
2017 154 2 0 31 41 0 5 0 233
2018 153 0 0 34 49 0 3 0 239
2019 132 1 0 28 49 0 3 0 213
2020 132 0 0 27 54 0 4 0 217
2021 139 0 0 29 46 0 3 0 217
2022 164 0 0 24 46 0 1 0 235
2023 152 1 0 21 49 0 1 0 224

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dutton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 141 7.0 20.1 0
1989 139 7.0 19.8 n/a
1990 170 8.0 21.2 0
1991 185 8.0 23.1 n/a
1992 196 9.0 21.7 n/a
1993 197 11.0 17.9 n/a
1994 195 10.0 19.5 n/a
1995 191 10.7 17.9 n/a
1996 191 10.7 17.9 n/a
1997 198 10.8 18.3 47
1998 194 10.9 17.8 49
1999 218 14.5 15.0 61.5
2000 228 15.0 15.2 43.4
2001 224 15.5 14.5 64.3
2002 228 14.5 15.7 68.9
2003 228 14.5 15.7 68.9
2004 247 16.5 15.0 72.1
2005 265 20.0 13.3 74
2006 266 17.0 15.6 72.2
2007 277 16.0 17.3 65.3
2008 239 17.0 14.1 68.2
2009 245 15.8 15.3 67.8
2010 269 22.0 12.2 68.4
2011 249 23.0 10.8 69.9
2012 235 24.0 9.7 70.2
2013 224 25.0 8.9 80.4
2014 230 14.5 15.8 77.8
2015 230 13.0 17.6 72.6
2016 213 13.0 16.3 79.3
2017 233 12.5 18.6 45.1
2018 239 12.0 19.7 73.6
2019 213 13.5 15.6 73.2
2020 217 12.0 17.9 74.7
2021 217 11.5 18.7 74.2
2022 235 11.0 21.1 74
2023 224 12.5 17.9 73.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dutton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 141 7.0 20.1 0
1989 139 7.0 19.8 n/a
1990 170 8.0 21.2 0
1991 185 8.0 23.1 n/a
1992 196 9.0 21.7 n/a
1993 197 11.0 17.9 n/a
1994 195 10.0 19.5 n/a
1995 191 10.7 17.9 n/a
1996 191 10.7 17.9 n/a
1997 198 10.8 18.3 47
1998 194 10.9 17.8 49
1999 218 14.5 15.0 61.5
2000 228 15.0 15.2 43.4
2001 224 15.5 14.5 64.3
2002 228 14.5 15.7 68.9
2003 228 14.5 15.7 68.9
2004 247 16.5 15.0 72.1
2005 265 20.0 13.3 74
2006 266 17.0 15.6 72.2
2007 277 16.0 17.3 65.3
2008 239 17.0 14.1 68.2
2009 245 15.8 15.3 67.8
2010 269 22.0 12.2 68.4
2011 249 23.0 10.8 69.9
2012 235 24.0 9.7 70.2
2013 224 25.0 8.9 80.4
2014 230 14.5 15.8 77.8
2015 230 13.0 17.6 72.6
2016 213 13.0 16.3 79.3
2017 233 12.5 18.6 45.1
2018 239 12.0 19.7 73.6
2019 213 13.5 15.6 73.2
2020 217 12.0 17.9 74.7
2021 217 11.5 18.7 74.2
2022 235 11.0 21.1 74
2023 224 12.5 17.9 73.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dutton Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,816 (16.1%) $9,433 (83.8%) $11,262

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dutton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 271st of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 119th of 680 Elementary schools
 22.3%
Ranks 107th of 437 Middle schoolsRanks 94th of 437 Middle schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dutton Elementary School)58.850
 8.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Jackson County)63.146.1
 17%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dutton Elementary School)71.453.3
 18.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Jackson County)44.838.5
 6.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dutton Elementary School)46.768.2
 21.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Jackson County)48.735.6
 13.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dutton Elementary School)61.141.7
 19.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Jackson County)50.428.9
 21.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)45.330.8
 14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dutton Elementary School)52.640
 12.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Jackson County)42.623.1
 19.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)43.121
 22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dutton Elementary School)73.953.6
 20.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Jackson County)51.423.9
 27.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.721.1
 23.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students213224
 5.2%
African American11
American Indian4949
Asian00
Hispanic2821
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White132152
 15.2%
Two or More Races31
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.2%73.7%
 0.4%


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Students at Dutton Elementary School are 68% White, 22% American Indian, 9% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 224 students attended Dutton Elementary School.

Dutton Elementary School ranks 117th of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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