Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek

1336 Drakes Creek RD
Hendersonville, TN 37075

wbe.sumnerschools.org/

789 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek is a public elementary school located in Hendersonville, Tennessee, serving students within the Sumner County School District. The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing and academically focused environment. By emphasizing a strong foundation in core subjects while integrating character development, the school strives to prepare its students for both academic success and positive social engagement as they progress toward middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Dr. William Burrus Elementary places a high value on community involvement and parental engagement. The school actively fosters a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the local Hendersonville community to support the holistic development of its students. With a focus on modern instructional practices and a supportive school culture, the institution aims to provide a safe, inclusive, and effective learning experience for all children in its district.

789

Total Students

46.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek
Demographic	Student Count
White	563
Hispanic	74
Black	66
Asian	35
Two or More	47
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
563 (71.4%)
Hispanic
74 (9.4%)
Black
66 (8.4%)
Two or More
47 (6.0%)
Asian
35 (4.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Sumner County
Phone:	(615)338-7142
Website:	http://wbe.sumnerschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	789
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 125

Grade 1 155

Grade 2 127

Grade 3 130

Grade 4 133

Grade 5 119