School Overview
Drums Elementary/Middle School is a public school located in the Hazleton Area School District in Drums, Pennsylvania. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school provides a comprehensive educational environment focused on foundational learning in the primary grades and preparatory academic work for high school in the middle grades. As a community-centered institution, it plays a vital role in the Sugarloaf Township and Drums area, offering a diverse curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies.

The school is part of a larger district framework that prioritizes student growth and achievement through a variety of instructional methods and extracurricular opportunities. Beyond standard academics, the school encourages student engagement through various programs designed to support social-emotional development and community involvement. By fostering a structured learning environment, Drums Elementary/Middle School aims to prepare its students for the transition to the Hazleton Area High School system while maintaining a focus on individual student progress and academic success.
842
Total Students
51.1
Full-Time Teachers
16.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Drums El/MS
Demographic Student Count
White526
Hispanic250
Black26
Asian11
Two or More24
American Indian3
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    526 (62.5%)
  • Hispanic
    250 (29.7%)
  • Black
    26 (3.1%)
  • Two or More
    24 (2.9%)
  • Asian
    11 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Hazleton Area SD
Phone: (570)459-3111
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 842
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 51.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 112
Grade 1 77
Grade 2 103
Grade 3 106
Grade 4 93
Grade 5 84
Grade 6 77
Grade 7 101
Grade 8 89

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Drums El/MS
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten112
Grade 177
Grade 2103
Grade 3106
Grade 493
Grade 584
Grade 677
Grade 7101
Grade 889
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Drums El/MS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female39747.1%
Male44552.9%