Robert Drummond Elementary School serves 660 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Robert Drummond Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 660 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert Drummond Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Robert Drummond Elementary School's student population of 660 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
660 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Robert Drummond Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Robert Drummond Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1754 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%

Hispanic
11%
7%

Black
46%
15%

White
30%
70%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Drummond Elementary School's ranking?
Robert Drummond Elementary School is ranked #1754 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Robert Drummond Elementary School?
660 students attend Robert Drummond Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Robert Drummond Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert Drummond Elementary School?
Robert Drummond Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Robert Drummond Elementary School offer ?
Robert Drummond Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Robert Drummond Elementary School part of?
Robert Drummond Elementary School is part of Pattonville R-III School District.
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