Enrollment
789
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hendersonville, TN
Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek
Federal NCES profile for Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470402002427
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Tennessee schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Hendersonville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 789
- students enrolled
Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek has class sizes larger than 79% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek ranks #5 of 7 schools in Hendersonville, TN.
School address
District: Sumner County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470402002427 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek
Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hendersonville, Tennessee, enrolling 789 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 789 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 789 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Hendersonville's public schools, it stands alongside Jack Anderson Elementary (829 students): Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.2:1 vs 15.1:1).
Sumner County also operates Gallatin Senior High School (1,644 students) and Beech Sr High School (1,477 students) alongside Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek compares
Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 789 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
789
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 79% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,286
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 789 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 71.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sumner County, which includes Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek.
$10,286
Per student
-5%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.0%
State 45.2%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beech Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hendersonville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Portland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Station Camp High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Hendersonville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Jack Anderson Elementary
Standard public school
829 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Merrol Hyde Magnet School
Standard public school
670 students 16:1 students per teacher
Nannie Berry Elementary
Standard public school
553 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
George a Whitten Elementary
Standard public school
430 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Beech Elementary
Standard public school
407 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Lakeside Park Elementary
Standard public school
358 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~789 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek
How many students attend Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek?
Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek has 789 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hendersonville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek is 17.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek?
The largest demographic group at Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek is White at 71.4% of enrollment, in Hendersonville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek?
Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek rank among schools in Hendersonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek ranks #5 of 7 schools in Hendersonville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hendersonville on the city page.
Is Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek a good school?
Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Tennessee schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sumner County?
Besides Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek, Sumner County also operates Gallatin Senior High School (1,644 students), Beech Sr High School (1,477 students), and Hendersonville High School (1,410 students). See the Sumner County district page for the complete list.
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