Drums El/MS
842 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 526 |
| Hispanic | 250 |
| Black | 26 |
| Asian | 11 |
| Two or More | 24 |
| American Indian | 3 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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White526 (62.5%)
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Hispanic250 (29.7%)
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Black26 (3.1%)
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Two or More24 (2.9%)
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Asian11 (1.3%)
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American Indian3 (0.4%)
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Pacific Islander2 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 397 | 47.1% |
| Male | 445 | 52.9% |
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