Drummond Island Elementary School

Drummond Island Elementary School is a small public school serving grades K-8 with just 53 students on Drummond Island, Michigan. As part of the DeTour Area Schools district, which is ranked 300 out of 613 school districts in the state, Drummond Island Elementary has shown some academic strengths but also faces challenges with attendance and serving a high proportion of students from low-income families.

The school's 5th-grade students perform significantly better than the state average in English Language Arts, with 58.33% proficient or above compared to 44.4% statewide. However, their math and social studies scores lag behind state averages. Drummond Island Elementary has also grappled with fluctuating chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19.3% to 40% in recent years, which can negatively impact student learning. Additionally, over half to nearly three-quarters of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high economic need among the student population.

Despite these challenges, Drummond Island Elementary School has seen a significant increase in spending per student, from $30,222 to $101,346 over the past few years. This investment may help the school address its areas for improvement and better support its students' academic and personal needs. As a small, isolated school, Drummond Island Elementary does not have any other schools within a 20-mile radius, making it a vital educational resource for the local community.