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#945 of 1,786 schools in TN
Drummonds Elementary
Elementary School · Tipton County · Drummonds, TN
A Tipton County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
P. O. Box 178 RD, Drummonds, TN 38023
- Math 43% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Drummonds Elementary score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Drummonds Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average504/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,734
Median home value
$229,500
Median rent
$1,161/mo
College educated
21.6%
Homeownership
81.2%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38023; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Tipton County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atoka Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 868 | Compare → |
| Austin Peay Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 571 | Compare → |
| Brighton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 689 | Compare → |
| Munford ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 821 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Tipton County
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #5 of 14
- District spending per student
- $9,845NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Drummonds Elementary is listed in Tipton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Drummonds Elementary
Drummonds Elementary is a public elementary school in Drummonds, TN, part of Tipton County, serving approximately 719 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #945 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Drummonds Elementary
What grades does Drummonds Elementary serve?
Drummonds Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Drummonds Elementary?
Drummonds Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 719 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Drummonds Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Drummonds Elementary is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Drummonds Elementary rank in TN?
Drummonds Elementary ranks #945 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Drummonds Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Drummonds Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Drummonds Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Drummonds Elementary has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Drummonds Elementary a charter school?
No, Drummonds Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Drummonds Elementary a Title I school?
No, Drummonds Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 719
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Tipton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.6%
- Phone
- (901) 837-5781
- Area population (ZIP 38023)
- 5,343
- Area average commute
- 35.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38023; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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