DURANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Durant Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Sumner-Fredericksburg Comm School District school district, located in Sumner, IA with about 249 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, Durant Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Durant Elementary School, located at 601 West Fifth Street in Sumner, Iowa, serves as a key educational facility within the Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction while encouraging the social and emotional development of its young students. As a central part of the Sumner community, the school emphasizes collaboration between educators, parents, and students to help every child achieve their potential within a rural Iowa setting.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Sumner-Fredericksburg district, which is committed to academic excellence and preparing students for future success. By utilizing the resources available through the district website (http://www.sfcougars.k12.ia.us), families can stay informed about school policies, curriculum updates, and district-wide initiatives. Durant Elementary strives to maintain a welcoming atmosphere that balances traditional educational values with the evolving needs of its student body, ensuring that each child receives the attention and guidance necessary to thrive in their early years of schooling.

For more information, contact Durant Elementary School at (563) 578-5400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.