Serving 842 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Drums El/ms ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 842 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Drums El/ms's student population of 842 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
842 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Rankings
Drums El/ms ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Drums El/ms is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1687 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
30%
16%
Black
3%
14%
White
63%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Drums El/ms's ranking?
Drums El/ms is ranked #1687 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Drums El/ms often compared to?
Drums El/msis often viewed alongside schools like Rice Elementary School, Valley El/ms by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Drums El/ms?
842 students attend Drums El/ms.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Drums El/ms students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Drums El/ms?
Drums El/ms has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Drums El/ms offer ?
Drums El/ms offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Drums El/ms part of?
Drums El/ms is part of Hazleton Area School District.
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