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.
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 338-7142
http://wbe.sumnerschools.org/
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
- 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
* 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.
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.