- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dutton, AL
Dutton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dutton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010183000657
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dutton Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 201
- students enrolled
Dutton Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jackson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010183000657 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Dutton Elementary School held near 214 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.5 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 010183000657 · Dutton, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
201 enr · 16.8:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: North Sand Mountain School (694 students)
Dutton Elementary School held near 214 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.5 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Dutton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Sand Mou
North Sand Mountain School
694 students
- Pisgah High Sc
Pisgah High School
598 students
- Skyline High S
Skyline High School
586 students
- Woodville High
Woodville High School
504 students
- Section High S
Section High School
503 students
- This school 201
Dutton Elementary School
201 students
What this shows Dutton Elementary School reports 201 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dutton Elementary School compares
Dutton Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 12% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 201 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
201
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Alabama - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,969
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 71.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Dutton Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson County reports $12,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dutton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Sand Mountain School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pisgah High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Section High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dutton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~201 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dutton Elementary School
How many students attend Dutton Elementary School?
Dutton Elementary School has 201 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dutton, AL. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 214 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dutton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dutton Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dutton Elementary School?
66.1% of students at Dutton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dutton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dutton Elementary School is White at 71.1% of enrollment, in Dutton, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dutton Elementary School?
Dutton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Jackson County?
Besides Dutton Elementary School, Jackson County also operates North Sand Mountain School (694 students), Pisgah High School (598 students), and Skyline High School (586 students). See the Jackson County district page for the complete list.