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Thomas Drummond Elementary School

Thomas Drummond Elementary School is a Montessori magnet school in Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood. Serving students from preschool through the elementary grades, the school focuses on child-centered learning and integrated health and wellness initiatives.

A place to learn, thrive, and stay well.

Thomas Drummond Elementary School is a public magnet school located at 1845 W. Cortland St. in Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood. As a Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Montessori school, it serves students starting at the preschool level for children ages 3 and 4, extending through the elementary grades. The school is recognized for its specialized Montessori curriculum, which emphasizes independent learning and child development. In alignment with CPS standards, Drummond maintains a commitment to student health and wellness. The school’s strategic planning includes goals for health-focused initiatives and regular, positive communication with families regarding student well-being. Additionally, the school has been a recipient of capital investments aimed at maintaining and improving its facilities and arts programming, ensuring a supportive environment for its student body.

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    4/1/2026
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  • I really love the Montessori style at Drummond, but honestly, the state of the building is starting to worry me as a parent. There have been several recent maintenance requests for the boiler system and door locks, and you can definitely feel the age of the facility when you walk in. My main issue is the chronic absenteeism rate—it’s been hovering around 25% lately, which is a huge red flag for how they manage illness. It feels like every time a bug goes around, it just wipes out half the classroom because the ventilation isn't great and the sick-policy enforcement is pretty lax. With the budgets being shuffled around constantly in the CPS agendas, I'm just not seeing the investment in the actual health and safety of the physical space that our kids deserve.

    3/31/2026

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0 complaints50 inspections
  • SOLID WASTE INSPECTIONS
    7/20/2007, 1833 N HONORE ST
    Pending
  • MISCELLANEOUS INSPECTION
    7/5/2007, 1828 N WOOD ST
    Pending
  • AIR QUALITY INSPECTION
    6/27/2007, 1842 N WOOD ST
    Pending
  • MISCELLANEOUS INSPECTION
    6/27/2007, 1833 N HONORE ST
    Pending
  • AIR QUALITY INSPECTION
    5/10/2007, 1833 N HONORE ST
    Pending
  • MISCELLANEOUS INSPECTION
    5/9/2007, 1833 N HONORE ST
    Pending
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