DR. WILLIAM BURRUS ELEMENTARY AT DRAKES CREEK

Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek is a public elementary school that is part of the Sumner County school district, located in Hendersonville, TN with about 509 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 33 teachers, Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek is a public elementary school located in Hendersonville, Tennessee, serving students within the Sumner County School District. The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing and academically focused environment. By emphasizing a strong foundation in core subjects while integrating character development, the school strives to prepare its students for both academic success and positive social engagement as they progress toward middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Dr. William Burrus Elementary places a high value on community involvement and parental engagement. The school actively fosters a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the local Hendersonville community to support the holistic development of its students. With a focus on modern instructional practices and a supportive school culture, the institution aims to provide a safe, inclusive, and effective learning experience for all children in its district.

For more information, contact Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek at (615) 338-7142 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1336 Drakes Creek RD
Hendersonville, TN 37075
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DR. WILLIAM BURRUS ELEMENTARY AT DRAKES CREEK is a public school in Hendersonville, TN with about 509 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Sumner County
Total Students:
509
Teachers:
33
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 509 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DR. WILLIAM BURRUS ELEMENTARY AT DRAKES CREEK is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.

White
85.5%
Black or African American
5.3%
Hispanic/Latino
3.7%
Two or more races
2.6%
Asian
2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%

Female
48.5%
Male
51.5%

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.