DRUMMONDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Drummonds Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Tipton County school district, located in Drummonds, TN with about 737 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 46 teachers, Drummonds Elementary 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.
Drummonds Elementary, located in Drummonds, Tennessee, is a public school serving students within the Tipton County School District. As a foundational institution in the community, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment that fosters student growth from the early grades through the transition to middle school. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while striving to cultivate a positive school culture where students can develop both academically and socially.
The school is deeply integrated into the small, rural community of Drummonds, acting as a central hub for local families. By prioritizing small-town values alongside modern educational practices, Drummonds Elementary aims to prepare its students for future success in the Tipton County school system. The administration and faculty work collaboratively with parents and community stakeholders to maintain consistent communication and support for all learners, ensuring that the school remains a pillar of educational stability in the region.
For more information, contact Drummonds Elementary at (901) 837-5781 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Drummonds, TN 38023
(901) 837-5781
http://www.tipton-county.com/des
DRUMMONDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Drummonds, TN with about 737 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Tipton County
- Total Students:
- 737
- Teachers:
- 46
- 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
- Title I schoolwide 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 737 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DRUMMONDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 83.9%
- Black or African American
- 11.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 52.1%
- Male
- 47.9%
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.