Drummond Island Elem School

DeTour Area Schools
33800 S TOWNLINE RD
DRUMMOND ISLAND, MI 49726
53 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Drummond Island Elementary School is a small, rural public school located on Drummond Island, Michigan, and serves as a vital component of the DeTour Area Schools district. Because of its remote, island-based location, the school plays a central role in the local community, providing a personalized and close-knit educational environment for its students. The school typically focuses on foundational learning, fostering small class sizes that allow teachers to provide individualized attention to students as they navigate their early academic years.

The school operates under the umbrella of the Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District (EUPISD), which helps provide resources and support to ensure that students receive a comprehensive curriculum despite their isolated setting. By maintaining a connection to the broader DeTour Area Schools system, Drummond Island Elementary ensures that students benefit from a structured educational progression before transitioning to higher grade levels. It stands as a foundational institution for island families, emphasizing a supportive, community-centered atmosphere for its young learners.
53
Total Students
5.3
Full-Time Teachers
10.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    45 (84.9%)
  • American Indian
    5 (9.4%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (3.8%)
  • Black
    1 (1.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: DeTour Area Schools
Phone: (906)493-5225
Website: http://detour.eupschools.org
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 53
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 32
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 8
Grade 1 7
Grade 2 10
Grade 3 3
Grade 4 9
Grade 5 12
Grade 6 4
Gender Ratio