Serving 45 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Drummond Island Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Drummond Island Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Drummond Island Elementary School's student population of 45 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
45 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Drummond Island Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Drummond Island Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#444 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
9%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
87%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Drummond Island Elementary School's ranking?
Drummond Island Elementary School is ranked #444 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Drummond Island Elementary School?
45 students attend Drummond Island Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Drummond Island Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Drummond Island Elementary School?
Drummond Island Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Drummond Island Elementary School offer ?
Drummond Island Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Drummond Island Elementary School part of?
Drummond Island Elementary School is part of Detour Area Schools School District.
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