Serving 53 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Drummond Island Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Drummond Island Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 694.1 square miles around Drummond Island, MI. Families within this zone typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 24.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Drummond Island Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Drummond Island Elementary School's student population of 53 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
53 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
'Making Futures Brighter'
School Rankings
Drummond Island Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Drummond Island Elementary School is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#472 out of 3025 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
9%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
18%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.9%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Drummond Island Elementary School's ranking?
Drummond Island Elementary School is ranked #472 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Drummond Island Elementary School?
53 students attend Drummond Island Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Drummond Island Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Drummond Island Elementary School?
Drummond Island Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Drummond Island Elementary School offer ?
Drummond Island Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Drummond Island Elementary School part of?
Drummond Island Elementary School is part of Detour Area Schools.
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