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Drummond School

Summary:

Drummond School is an elementary school located in Drummond, Montana, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 92 students. The school is part of the Drummond Elementary District, which is ranked 99 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Drummond School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the state average in mathematics and reading proficiency on Montana state tests. In 2022-2023, 49.15% of Drummond students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 36.59%, and 38.98% were proficient or better in reading, compared to the state average of 46.03%. The school has a history of high rankings among Montana elementary schools, reaching as high as 4th out of 241 schools in 2009-2010 and 2008-2009, and consistently ranking in the top 20% of schools in the state. This academic success may be attributed to the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.7 to 11.9 over the past three school years, which is lower than the state average.

Compared to nearby rural schools like Garrison School and Helmville School, Drummond School's academic performance and school ranking are significantly higher, suggesting that it may be providing a higher-quality education to its students. However, the school's student population is relatively homogeneous, with a high percentage of white students and low percentages of other racial/ethnic groups, which could indicate a lack of diversity and inclusion within the school. Additionally, the school's fluctuating ranking over the years suggests that its performance may be influenced by factors beyond just the school itself, such as changes in the state's education system or the demographics of the student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 108 W Edwards
       Drummond, MT  59832

(406) 288-3283

District: Drummond Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
147th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,470 Help


Students who attend Drummond School usually attend:

Middle:    Drummond 7-8
High:    Drummond High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  92

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.0%
Hispanic:
7.6%
Two or more races:
5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Drummond School ranks better than 55.7% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.88. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87%), Hispanic (7.6%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Drummond School is 11.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Drummond School is $12,470.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Drummond School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Drummond Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Drummond Elementary 99th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Drummond School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 34.80 154th 217 29.0%
2006 80.36 14th 234 94.0%
2007 57.31 109th 230 52.6%
2008 75.51 27th 194 86.1%
2009 87.05 4th 190 97.9%
2010 84.26 4th 241 98.3%
2011 74.84 35th 247 85.8%
2012 82.47 9th 244 96.3%
2013 59.19 110th 246 55.3%
2015 82.62 45th 287 84.3%
2021 83.08 69th 356 80.6%
2022 84.17 62nd 329 81.2%
2023 58.88 147th 332 55.7%
See the entire list of Montana Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Drummond School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 136 136
1991 100 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 100
1992 102 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 102
1993 102 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 102
1994 102 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 102
1995 97 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 97
1996 97 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 97
1997 116 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 116
1998 117 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 117
1999 113 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 114
2000 115 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 115
2001 96 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 96
2002 86 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 86
2003 86 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 86
2004 95 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 97
2005 94 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 94
2006 80 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 80
2007 86 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 86
2008 96 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 96
2009 94 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 95
2010 84 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 85
2011 64 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 66
2012 70 0 0 5 2 0 0 0 77
2013 61 0 0 3 4 0 3 0 71
2014 62 1 0 2 2 0 3 0 70
2015 59 0 0 6 1 0 3 0 69
2016 56 0 0 7 1 0 4 0 68
2017 63 0 0 5 3 0 3 0 74
2018 56 0 0 4 4 0 2 0 66
2019 60 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 65
2020 66 0 0 5 0 0 3 0 74
2021 78 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 85
2022 69 0 0 5 0 0 2 0 76
2023 80 0 0 7 0 0 5 0 92

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Drummond School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 136 10.2 13.3 11
1991 100 6.9 14.4 15
1992 102 6.9 14.7 18.6
1993 102 7.9 12.9 18.6
1994 102 7.7 13.2 27.5
1995 97 7.7 12.6 26.8
1996 97 7.7 12.6 26.8
1997 116 7.7 15.1 30.2
1998 117 8.0 14.6 30.8
1999 114 7.9 14.4 39.5
2000 115 8.6 13.4 46.1
2001 96 9.2 10.4 38.5
2002 86 8.9 9.7 39.5
2003 86 8.9 9.7 39.5
2004 97 9.1 10.7 50.5
2005 94 8.2 11.5 34
2006 80 8.4 9.5 45
2007 86 8.4 10.2 40.7
2008 96 8.3 11.6 37.5
2009 95 8.4 11.3 49.5
2010 85 8.5 10.0 41.2
2011 66 8.5 7.7 31.8
2012 77 8.1 9.5 51.9
2013 71 8.1 8.7 50.7
2014 70 7.0 9.8 48.6
2015 69 8.0 8.6 29
2016 68 8.0 8.5 50
2017 74 7.4 9.9 47.3
2018 66 6.9 9.4 56.1
2019 65 6.5 9.9 50.8
2020 74 6.7 10.9 51.4
2021 85 8.0 10.6 n/a
2022 76 7.8 9.7 n/a
2023 92 7.6 11.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Drummond School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 136 10.2 13.3 11
1991 100 6.9 14.4 15
1992 102 6.9 14.7 18.6
1993 102 7.9 12.9 18.6
1994 102 7.7 13.2 27.5
1995 97 7.7 12.6 26.8
1996 97 7.7 12.6 26.8
1997 116 7.7 15.1 30.2
1998 117 8.0 14.6 30.8
1999 114 7.9 14.4 39.5
2000 115 8.6 13.4 46.1
2001 96 9.2 10.4 38.5
2002 86 8.9 9.7 39.5
2003 86 8.9 9.7 39.5
2004 97 9.1 10.7 50.5
2005 94 8.2 11.5 34
2006 80 8.4 9.5 45
2007 86 8.4 10.2 40.7
2008 96 8.3 11.6 37.5
2009 95 8.4 11.3 49.5
2010 85 8.5 10.0 41.2
2011 66 8.5 7.7 31.8
2012 77 8.1 9.5 51.9
2013 71 8.1 8.7 50.7
2014 70 7.0 9.8 48.6
2015 69 8.0 8.6 29
2016 68 8.0 8.5 50
2017 74 7.4 9.9 47.3
2018 66 6.9 9.4 56.1
2019 65 6.5 9.9 50.8
2020 74 6.7 10.9 51.4
2021 85 8.0 10.6 n/a
2022 76 7.8 9.7 n/a
2023 92 7.6 11.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Drummond School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $11,175
2022 $14,528
2023 $12,470

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Drummond School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students6592
 41.5%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic47
 75%
Pacific Islander00
White6080
 33.3%
Two or More Races05

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Frequently Asked Questions about Drummond School

Drummond School ranks 147th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Drummond School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Drummond 7-8
High : Drummond High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 92 students attended Drummond School.

Students at Drummond School are 87% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.


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