DRUMS EL/MS

Drums El/MS is a public elementary school that is part of the Hazleton Area SD school district, located in Drums, PA with about 729 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 45 teachers, Drums El/MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Drums Elementary/Middle School is a public school located in the Hazleton Area School District in Drums, Pennsylvania. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school provides a comprehensive educational environment focused on foundational learning in the primary grades and preparatory academic work for high school in the middle grades. As a community-centered institution, it plays a vital role in the Sugarloaf Township and Drums area, offering a diverse curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies.

The school is part of a larger district framework that prioritizes student growth and achievement through a variety of instructional methods and extracurricular opportunities. Beyond standard academics, the school encourages student engagement through various programs designed to support social-emotional development and community involvement. By fostering a structured learning environment, Drums Elementary/Middle School aims to prepare its students for the transition to the Hazleton Area High School system while maintaining a focus on individual student progress and academic success.

For more information, contact Drums El/MS at (570) 459-3111 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

85 South Old Turnpike Road
Drums, PA 18222
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DRUMS EL/MS is a public school in Drums, PA with about 729 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Hazleton Area SD
Total Students:
729
Teachers:
45.93
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 729 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DRUMS EL/MS is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.

White
84.4%
Hispanic/Latino
11.2%
Black or African American
1.9%
Two or more races
1.9%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
47.3%
Male
52.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.