Dutton Elementary School vs Explorer Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dutton Elementary School
Caledonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
317 students
Explorer Elementary
Caledonia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
556 students
| Measure | Dutton Elementary School Caledonia, Michigan | Explorer Elementary Caledonia, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #203 of 1,581 | #500 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #9165 of 50,301 | #19112 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 317 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.4% | 55.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 55% |
| city | Caledonia | Caledonia |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dutton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 58.6).
- •Dutton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Dutton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Dutton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 55.8%).
- •Dutton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 16.8).
- •Explorer Elementary is the larger school with 556 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 Dutton Elementary School better than Explorer Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dutton Elementary School ranks higher (73.1 vs 58.6 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 Dutton Elementary School and Explorer Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Caledonia and Caledonia in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dutton Elementary School: 317. Explorer Elementary: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dutton Elementary School and Explorer Elementary rank in Michigan?
Dutton Elementary School is 203rd of 1,581 and Explorer Elementary is 500th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).