Drummond Elementary School

1845 W Cortland St
Chicago, IL 60622
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Drummond Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 301 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Drummond Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Drummond Elementary School's student population of 301 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
301 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Drummond Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Drummond Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1174 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Drummond Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
20-24%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Drummond Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35-39%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Drummond Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
6%
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Hispanic
26%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Drummond Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
17%
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White
48%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Drummond Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Drummond Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Drummond Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Drummond Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Drummond Elementary School's ranking?
Drummond Elementary School is ranked #1174 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Drummond Elementary School?
301 students attend Drummond Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Drummond Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Drummond Elementary School?
Drummond Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Drummond Elementary School offer ?
Drummond Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Drummond Elementary School part of?
Drummond Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Drummond Elementary School located?
Drummond Elementary School is located in the Bucktown neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 2 other public schools located in Bucktown.

School Reviews

5   11/4/2007
OUTSTANDING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FOR A SMALL SCHOOL THIS HAS TO THE BEST
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 301 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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