Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Sutton Early Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sutton Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Sutton Early Learning Center's student population of 330 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
330 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Motto
Every Student. Every Day.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sutton Early Learning Center is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-44%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
84%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sutton Early Learning Center often compared to?
Sutton Early Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Clinton Elementary School, Tecumseh Acres Early Learning Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Sutton Early Learning Center?
330 students attend Sutton Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Sutton Early Learning Center students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sutton Early Learning Center?
Sutton Early Learning Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sutton Early Learning Center offer ?
Sutton Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sutton Early Learning Center part of?
Sutton Early Learning Center is part of Tecumseh School District.
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