Drummond Elem School

www.cps.edu

301 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Drummond Elementary School, located in the Bucktown neighborhood of Chicago, is a neighborhood school within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. Serving students from Pre-K through 8th grade, the school is known for its strong connection to the local community and its commitment to providing a well-rounded academic experience. Drummond emphasizes a supportive learning environment, often highlighting its focus on both core academics and the social-emotional development of its students.

The school is frequently recognized for its stable and involved parent community, which plays a significant role in supporting school programs and extracurricular activities. As a neighborhood school, Drummond draws primarily from the diverse families living in the surrounding Bucktown and Wicker Park areas. Academically, the school maintains a consistent focus on meeting state standards while fostering an inclusive culture that values the unique contributions of every student.

301

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Drummond Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	77
Black	21
Asian	19
Two or More	40

White
144 (47.8 %)
Hispanic
77 (25.6 %)
Two or More
40 (13.3 %)
Black
21 (7.0 %)
Asian
19 (6.3 %)

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:	City of Chicago SD 299
Phone:	(773)534-4120
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	301
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 63

Kindergarten 23

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 19

Grade 6 27

Grade 7 18

Grade 8 25

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Drummond Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	63
Kindergarten	23
Grade 1	36
Grade 2	32
Grade 3	29
Grade 4	29
Grade 5	19
Grade 6	27
Grade 7	18
Grade 8	25

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Drummond Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	148	49.2%
Male	153	50.8%

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