School Overview
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.
197
Total Students
15.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Durant Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White182
Hispanic2
Black3
Two or More10
  • White
    182 (92.4 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (5.1 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Sumner-Fredericksburg Comm School District
Phone: (563)578-5400
Website: http://www.sfcougars.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 197
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 59
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 28
Kindergarten 31
Grade 1 46
Grade 2 23
Grade 3 34
Grade 4 35

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Durant Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten28
Kindergarten31
Grade 146
Grade 223
Grade 334
Grade 435
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Durant Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female10050.8%
Male9749.2%