Drummond Island Elementary School in Drummond Island, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Drummond Island Elementary School is a rural public school in Drummond Island, Michigan that is part of Detour Area Schools. It serves 53 students in grades K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.2:1. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 6

53 Students

4 Teachers

33800 S Townline Rd

Drummond Island, MI 49726 View local requests

http://detour.eupschools.org

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Drummond Island Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Geyer

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Drummond Island Elementary School Demographics

79%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

13%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Drummond Island Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 21, 2025

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