- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek held near 755 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 470402002427 · Hendersonville, TN Other · MID · TRAD
789 enr · 17.2:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Gallatin Senior High School (1,644 students)
Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek held near 755 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gallatin Senio
Gallatin Senior High School
1,644 students
- Beech Sr High
Beech Sr High School
1,477 students
- Hendersonville
Hendersonville High School
1,410 students
- Portland High
Portland High School
1,151 students
- Station Camp H
Station Camp High School
1,137 students
- This school
Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek
789 students
What this shows Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek reports 789 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek compares
Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,191
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
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.
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
District finance for Sumner County reports $11,191 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,477
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~789 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 741 (2022-23) → 755 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.