Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek

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Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek is a public elementary school in Hendersonville, Tennessee that serves 741 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade, and is part of the Sumner County school district.

This school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Tennessee, outperforming the Sumner County and state averages on standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, 67.5% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 58% in Sumner County and 39.7% statewide. Similarly, 64.3% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 48.1% in Sumner County and 37.6% statewide. The school also excels in Science, with 69.8% of students proficient or better, compared to 55.9% in Sumner County and 44% statewide. This consistent academic excellence is particularly noteworthy given the school's relatively diverse student population, which includes 7.83% African American, 7.96% Hispanic, and 4.99% Asian students.

In addition to its strong overall performance, Dr. William Burrus Elementary also stands out for its equitable outcomes across diverse student subgroups. The school ranks among the top in Tennessee for the performance of its African American, Hispanic, and special education students, suggesting that it is effectively addressing the needs of its diverse population and providing equal educational opportunities. This level of success across different demographics is a testament to the school's effective teaching methods, curriculum, and supportive learning environment.

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Public K-5

1336 Drakes Creek RD
Hendersonville, TN 37075

(615) 338-7142

District: Sumner County

SchoolDigger Rank:
79^th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Students who attend Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek usually attend:

Middle:	Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek
High:	Beech Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 741

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.1%

Hispanic:

8.0%

African American:

7.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.9%

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Compare Details Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek ranks better than 92.2% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.49. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek:

SchoolDigger ranks Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek 79^th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek in the ranking list.)

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Sumner County:

SchoolDigger ranks Sumner County 28^th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	95.39	40^th	997	96.0%
2019	95.41	46^th	985	95.3%
2021	92.56	62^nd	983	93.7%
2022	95.83	44^th	1000	95.6%
2023	90.78	89^th	1020	91.3%
2024	91.49	79^th	1018	92.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	75.82	53^rd	395	86.6%
2021	81.45	44^th	369	88.1%
2022	65.09	96^th	447	78.5%
2023	78.46	56^th	528	89.4%
2024	79.97	59^th	582	89.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	92.36	59^th	926	93.6%
2021	89.95	76^th	945	92.0%
2022	94.79	44^th	975	95.5%
2023	87.33	104^th	989	89.5%
2024	90.65	74^th	990	92.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	95.15	44^th	916	95.2%
2021	91.92	64^th	941	93.2%
2022	95.01	40^th	980	95.9%
2023	91.62	75^th	987	92.4%
2024	89.48	83^rd	991	91.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	85.09	39^th	411	90.5%
2022	91.56	27^th	483	94.4%
2023	78.76	76^th	500	84.8%
2024	85.81	49^th	498	90.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	94.98	15^th	363	95.9%
2023	98.87	4^th	387	99.0%

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Rank History for White students at Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	93.85	45^th	841	94.6%
2019	94.64	43^rd	812	94.7%
2021	92.50	59^th	844	93.0%
2022	94.19	44^th	844	94.8%
2023	88.89	91^st	852	89.3%
2024	87.34	96^th	847	88.7%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	408	38	10	11	2	0	7	476
2017	455	30	8	11	2	0	6	512
2018	435	27	11	19	4	0	13	509
2019	457	25	14	33	4	0	26	559
2020	495	38	18	45	6	2	32	636
2021	496	47	19	44	6	1	33	646
2022	553	53	29	57	4	2	39	737
2023	542	58	37	59	3	2	40	741

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	476	35.0	13.6	11.3
2017	512	34.0	15.0	n/a
2018	509	33.0	15.4	n/a
2019	559	36.0	15.5	n/a
2020	636	34.9	18.2	12.9
2021	646	38.3	16.8	n/a
2022	737	36.8	20.0	n/a
2023	741	46.5	15.9	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 Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	476	35.0	13.6	11.3
2017	512	34.0	15.0	n/a
2018	509	33.0	15.4	n/a
2019	559	36.0	15.5	n/a
2020	636	34.9	18.2	12.9
2021	646	38.3	16.8	n/a
2022	737	36.8	20.0	n/a
2023	741	46.5	15.9	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 Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$646 (6.6%)	$8,777 (89.5%)	$9,804
2020	$600 (6.3%)	$8,524 (89.9%)	$9,484
2021	$784 (7.7%)	$9,078 (88.6%)	$10,246
2022	$959 (9.7%)	$8,495 (86.0%)	$9,878
2023	$969 (9.3%)	$9,045 (87.0%)	$10,396

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 46^th of 985 Elementary schools	Ranks 89^th of 1020 Elementary schools	4.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek)	64.7	53.8	10.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sumner County)	58.3	52.3	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	43.8	40.5	3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek)	63.5	53.8	9.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sumner County)	46.4	49.3	2.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	36.9	40.5	3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek)	79.3	74.7	4.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sumner County)	63.5	55.6	7.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	46	43.6	2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek)	63.4	72.6	9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sumner County)	44.2	52.4	8.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	34.3	43.5	9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek)	86.2	73.4	12.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sumner County)	65.4	60.6	4.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	46.2	41.3	4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek)	62.1	64.5	2.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sumner County)	46.3	51.4	5.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	35.2	37	1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek)	76.8	66.9	9.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Sumner County)	58.5	56.6	1.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)	40.8	38.1	2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek)	63	63
All Grades English Language Arts (Sumner County)	43.6	47.2	3.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.7	36.6	2.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	559	741	32.6%
African American	25	58	132%
American Indian	4	3	25%
Asian	14	37	164.3%
Hispanic	33	59	78.8%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	457	542	18.6%
Two or More Races	26	40	53.8%

Schools Near Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)				TNReady English Language Arts (2024)				TNReady Science (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek	Public	K-5	1336 Drakes Creek RD	Hendersonville	37075	Sumner County	Sumner County	No	No	No	No	(615) 338-7142	741	47	15.9		542 (73.1%)	58 (7.8%)	59 (8.0%)	37 (5.0%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	40 (5.4%)	91.5	79^th of 1018 public elementary schools	92.2%		90.8	89^th of 1020 public elementary schools	91.3%	10	64.6	66.4	72.4	67.5	59.2	69.6	64.8	64.3	68.5	72.4	68.6	69.8	$10,396	$969	$9,045
George A Whitten Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	140 Scotch ST	Hendersonville	37075	Sumner County	Sumner County	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 824-3258	449	30	14.9		219 (48.8%)	40 (8.9%)	152 (33.9%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	31 (6.9%)	55.3	406^th of 1018 public elementary schools	60.1%		59.1	360^th of 1020 public elementary schools	64.7%	46	47.8	48.9	47.1	47.8	41.8	37.5	41.2	40.4	32.4	48.9	47.1	42.1	$11,687	$1,102	$10,073
Jack Anderson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	250 Shutes LN	Hendersonville	37075	Sumner County	Sumner County	No	No	No	No	(615) 264-5830	830	56	14.9		651 (78.4%)	66 (8.0%)	48 (5.8%)	18 (2.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (5.4%)	90.9	85^th of 1018 public elementary schools	91.7%		91.5	80^th of 1020 public elementary schools	92.2%	5	62.1	61.9	79.1	67.8	64.3	69.6	68.9	67.7	60.0	68.2	73.6	67.4	$9,980	$655	$8,971
Station Camp Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1020 Bison TRL	Gallatin	37066	Sumner County	Sumner County	No	No	No	No	(615) 230-0387	872	51	17.2		643 (73.7%)	77 (8.8%)	66 (7.6%)	33 (3.8%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (5.6%)	84	129^th of 1018 public elementary schools	87.3%		87.4	107^th of 1020 public elementary schools	89.5%	22	59.6	59.2	71.5	63.4	55.5	69.4	49.7	58.1	51.6	68.0	63.6	60.9	$9,991	$701	$8,885
Nannie Berry Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	138 Indian Lake RD	Hendersonville	37075	Sumner County	Sumner County	No	No	No	No	(615) 822-3123	507	36	14.0		358 (70.6%)	58 (11.4%)	45 (8.9%)	11 (2.2%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	28 (5.5%)	72.1	219^th of 1018 public elementary schools	78.5%		71.4	220^th of 1020 public elementary schools	78.4%	1	56.3	41.7	67.6	53.7	51.3	55.3	64.9	56.8	47.5	53.4	48.6	50.2	$10,935	$752	$9,639
Beech Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3120 Long Hollow PIKE	Hendersonville	37075	Sumner County	Sumner County	No	No	No	No	(615) 824-2700	381	26	14.6		323 (84.8%)	14 (3.7%)	18 (4.7%)	9 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.5%)	88.4	97^th of 1018 public elementary schools	90.5%		94.8	54^th of 1020 public elementary schools	94.7%	43	69.5	77.6	81.1	75.9	52.5	69.0	59.6	60.4	47.5	75.9	71.7	64.7	$13,736	$699	$12,505
Liberty Creek Elementary	Public	K-5	400 Wolfpack Way	Gallatin	37066	Sumner County	Sumner County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(615) 206-3328	647	37	17.7		527 (81.5%)	33 (5.1%)	38 (5.9%)	19 (2.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.2%)	94.3	57^th of 1018 public elementary schools	94.4%		94	66^th of 1020 public elementary schools	93.5%	9	72.1	74.0	82.4	76.4	57.7	77.2	66.4	67.6	77.9	69.1	72.8	73.0	$9,793	$589	$8,824
Gene W. Brown Elementary	Public	K-5	174 Imperial BLVD	Hendersonville	37075	Sumner County	Sumner County	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 824-8633	415	33	12.7		247 (59.5%)	36 (8.7%)	101 (24.3%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.8%)	60.6	340^th of 1018 public elementary schools	66.6%		65.9	284^th of 1020 public elementary schools	72.2%	56	52.3	32.4	62.5	48.7	36.9	47.1	40.6	41.6	49.2	56.5	43.8	50.0	$11,483	$1,250	$9,694
Indian Lake Elementary	Public	K-5	505 Indian Lake RD	Hendersonville	37075	Sumner County	Sumner County	No	No	No	No	(615) 824-6810	501	34	14.7		465 (92.8%)	3 (0.6%)	16 (3.2%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.0%)	96.7	36^th of 1018 public elementary schools	96.5%		95.9	44^th of 1020 public elementary schools	95.7%	8	62.5	82.8	83.9	76.4	74.0	83.8	76.3	78.1	79.2	78.8	76.3	78.1	$10,772	$672	$9,663
Lakeside Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	204 Dolphus DR	Hendersonville	37075	Sumner County	Sumner County	No	No	No	No	(615) 824-5151	334	27	12.6		202 (60.5%)	34 (10.2%)	58 (17.4%)	8 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (9.6%)	76.1	185^th of 1018 public elementary schools	81.8%		66	281^st of 1020 public elementary schools	72.5%	96	66.7	51.9	67.6	61.4	43.1	59.6	51.4	51.4	56.9	53.8	51.4	54.3	$12,096	$762	$10,791

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek

How many students attend Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek?

In the 2022-23 school year, 741 students attended Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek.

What district is Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek in?

Sumner County

What is the racial makeup of Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek?

Students at Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek are 73% White, 8% Hispanic, 8% African American, 5% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek attend?

Students who attend Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek usually go on to attend:

Middle : Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek
High : Beech Senior High School

Is Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek a good school?

Yes. Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek ranks in the top 7.8% of Tennessee elementary schools.

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