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.
784
Total Students
49.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Drums El/MS
Demographic Student Count
White544
Hispanic188
Black19
Asian6
Two or More24
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    544 (69.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    188 (24.0 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (3.1 %)
  • Black
    19 (2.4 %)
  • Asian
    6 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Drums El/MS
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten89
Grade 1101
Grade 286
Grade 374
Grade 470
Grade 594
Grade 682
Grade 798
Grade 890
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Drums El/MS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female36546.6%
Male41953.4%