Drums El/MS
784 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
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.
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.
784
Total Students
49.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 544 |
| Hispanic | 188 |
| Black | 19 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More | 24 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White544 (69.4 %)
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Hispanic188 (24.0 %)
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Two or More24 (3.1 %)
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Black19 (2.4 %)
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Asian6 (0.8 %)
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American Indian2 (0.3 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Hazleton Area SD |
| Phone: | (570)459-3111 |
| Grade Range: | K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 784 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 49.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
89
Grade 1
101
Grade 2
86
Grade 3
74
Grade 4
70
Grade 5
94
Grade 6
82
Grade 7
98
Grade 8
90
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 89 |
| Grade 1 | 101 |
| Grade 2 | 86 |
| Grade 3 | 74 |
| Grade 4 | 70 |
| Grade 5 | 94 |
| Grade 6 | 82 |
| Grade 7 | 98 |
| Grade 8 | 90 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 365 | 46.6% |
| Male | 419 | 53.4% |
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