Drummond Island Elem School

Drummond Island Elementary School is a public K-8 school serving 53 students on Drummond Island, Michigan. A 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio means small class sizes at every grade level, and the results reflect it. The school earns a composite score of 9.4 out of 10 — an Exceptional rating — driven by strong marks in both academic performance (8.6/10) and student growth (9.7/10).

That growth score deserves attention. At 9.7/10, it signals that students here gain more ground each year than nearly every other school in the state — a measure that captures instructional quality independent of which families a school serves. Combined with solid academic scores, the overall profile outperforms 99% of Michigan's public schools, a benchmark that holds across all school types and sizes.

Among Michigan's 3,190 public schools, Drummond Island Elementary ranks #21 statewide — and #17 among the state's 1,602 elementary schools. For a 53-student school on a Lake Huron island, those rankings reflect consistent, measurable performance. Parents comparing options in Michigan's Upper Peninsula are unlikely to find a stronger academic profile at this school size.

With an enrollment of 53 students, Drummond Island Elem School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Drummond Island Elem School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.