Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Hendersonville, Tennessee 37075 · Sumner County
#45 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee
#3829 of 50,301 nationally
About Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek
Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek is a public elementary located in Hendersonville, in the Sumner County school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 789 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 82.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 45th of 913 ranked elementary schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is math proficiency (89th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (75th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 789.
There are 16 schools in Hendersonville; Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek ranks 3rd of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)76%
- Reading proficiency (30%)63%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)–
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 76%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek
Hendersonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
641 students · 247 m away
George A Whitten Elementary
Hendersonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students · 2.1 km away
Jack Anderson Elementary
Hendersonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
829 students · 3.7 km away
Station Camp High School
Gallatin · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,137 students · 4.0 km away
Merrol Hyde Magnet School
Hendersonville · Public other · Grades K–12
670 students · 4.1 km away
Robert E Ellis Middle
Hendersonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
509 students · 4.4 km away
Station Camp Elementary
Gallatin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
974 students · 4.4 km away
Station Camp Middle School
Gallatin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
904 students · 4.6 km away
Nannie Berry Elementary
Hendersonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
553 students · 4.7 km away
Beech Elementary
Hendersonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
407 students · 4.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
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787 students
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Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
786 students
Griffith Elementary
Dunlap · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
786 students
Union City Elementary School
Union City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
793 students
Downtown Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
784 students
Una Elementary
Nashville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
796 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek a good school?
Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek has a Success Index (US) of 82.1 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #45 of 913 in Tennessee. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek rank in Tennessee?
Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek ranks #45 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee and #3829 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek?
Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek had 789 students in 2025.
Is Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek a elementary school or a high school?
Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.