Discovery Elementary vs Dutton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
674 students
Dutton Elementary School
Caledonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
317 students
| Measure | Discovery Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan | Dutton Elementary School Caledonia, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #451 of 1,581 | #203 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #17702 of 50,301 | #9165 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 674 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 674 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 62% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Caledonia |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dutton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 60.7).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 62%).
- •Dutton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Dutton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 72%).
- •Dutton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 18.7).
- •Discovery Elementary is the larger school with 674 students compared with 317.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Discovery Elementary better than Dutton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dutton Elementary School ranks higher (73.1 vs 60.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Discovery Elementary and Dutton Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Caledonia in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Elementary: 674. Dutton Elementary School: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Elementary and Dutton Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Discovery Elementary is 451st of 1,581 and Dutton Elementary School is 203rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).