Serving 662 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Robert Drummond Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 662 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert Drummond Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Robert Drummond Elementary School's student population of 662 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
662 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Robert Drummond Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert Drummond Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1794 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
15%
8%
Black
47%
15%
White
26%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Drummond Elementary School's ranking?
Robert Drummond Elementary School is ranked #1794 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Robert Drummond Elementary School?
662 students attend Robert Drummond Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Robert Drummond Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert Drummond Elementary School?
Robert Drummond Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Robert Drummond Elementary School offer ?
Robert Drummond Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Robert Drummond Elementary School part of?
Robert Drummond Elementary School is part of Pattonville R-III School District.
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