Serving 699 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Drummonds Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 699 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Drummonds Elementary School's student population of 699 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
699 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Drummonds Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Drummonds Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#982 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
11%
21%
White
79%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Drummonds Elementary School's ranking?
Drummonds Elementary School is ranked #982 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Drummonds Elementary School often compared to?
Drummonds Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Munford Elementary School, Brighton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Drummonds Elementary School?
699 students attend Drummonds Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Drummonds Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Drummonds Elementary School?
Drummonds Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Drummonds Elementary School offer ?
Drummonds Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Drummonds Elementary School part of?
Drummonds Elementary School is part of Tipton County School District.
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