At a glance
Reported students
789
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee elementary enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 1,016 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
532
Dr. William Burrus Elementary School at Drakes Creek: 789 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 677
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.7:1
What the reported data says about Dr. William Burrus Elementary School at Drakes Creek
Dr. William Burrus Elementary School at Drakes Creek is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Hendersonville. It is one of 54 current school records connected to Sumner County Schools. NCES reports 789 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,016 elementary schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 454 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (71.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.4%). English learners represent 7.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Dr. William Burrus Elementary School at Drakes Creek
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.4%
- Hispanic9.4%
- Black8.4%
- Asian4.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Sumner County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jack Anderson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
829 reported students
Liberty Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
735 reported students
Vena Stuart Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
710 reported students
Benny C. Bills Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
659 reported students
Union Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
620 reported students
Station Camp Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
974 reported students
Public schools near Dr. William Burrus Elementary School at Drakes Creek
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George A Whitten Elementary School Elementary · Sumner County Schools | PK–05 | 430 | 1.3 mi |
| Jack Anderson Elementary School Elementary · Sumner County Schools | PK–05 | 829 | 2.3 mi |
| Station Camp Elementary School Elementary · Sumner County Schools | PK–05 | 974 | 2.8 mi |
| Nannie Berry Elementary School Elementary · Sumner County Schools | PK–05 | 553 | 2.9 mi |
| Beech Elementary School Elementary · Sumner County Schools | PK–05 | 407 | 2.9 mi |
| Gene W. Brown Elementary School Elementary · Sumner County Schools | KG–05 | 391 | 3.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dr. William Burrus Elementary School at Drakes Creek
What grades does Dr. William Burrus Elementary School at Drakes Creek serve?
Dr. William Burrus Elementary School at Drakes Creek reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Sumner County Schools.
How many students attend Dr. William Burrus Elementary School at Drakes Creek?
Dr. William Burrus Elementary School at Drakes Creek reported 789 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 1,016 Tennessee elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 677 students.
Is Dr. William Burrus Elementary School at Drakes Creek a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dr. William Burrus Elementary School at Drakes Creek is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sumner County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Dr. William Burrus Elementary School at Drakes Creek in?
Dr. William Burrus Elementary School at Drakes Creek is part of Sumner County Schools, based in Gallatin, TN, which operates 54 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dr. William Burrus Elementary School at Drakes Creek?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include George A Whitten Elementary School (1.3 mi), Jack Anderson Elementary School (2.3 mi), Station Camp Elementary School (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.