Serving 755 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 755 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek's student population of 755 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
755 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek ranks within the top 10% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#87 out of 1728 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
9%
21%
White
72%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek's ranking?
Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek is ranked #87 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek?
755 students attend Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek?
Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek offer ?
Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek part of?
Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek is part of Sumner County School District.
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