Serving 728 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Drummonds Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 728 students
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Drummonds Elementary serves the west part of Drummonds, TN, covering an area of approximately 78.1 square miles. Families typically live within a 10-15 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 9.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Drummonds Elementary School's student population of 728 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
728 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
47 teachers
Year Founded
2023
School Calendar
School Motto
Empower all students to become positive contributors to our society.
School Rankings
Drummonds Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Drummonds Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#479 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
16%
Black
12%
20%
White
75%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 #479 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Drummonds Elementary School?
728 students attend Drummonds Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Drummonds Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Drummonds Elementary School offer ?
Drummonds Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Drummonds Elementary School part of?
Drummonds Elementary School is part of Tipton County School District.
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