- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bruce, WI
Bruce Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bruce Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550183000234
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bruce Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bruce · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 51.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bruce Elementary has class sizes smaller than 92% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bruce Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bruce, WI.
School address
District: Bruce School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550183000234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Bruce Elementary held near 204 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.1 → 22.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 550183000234 · Bruce, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
199 enr · 9.5:1 · 51.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Bruce High (116 students)
Bruce Elementary held near 204 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.1 → 22.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Bruce Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bruce Elementary
199 students
- Bruce High
Bruce High
116 students
- Bruce Middle 73
Bruce Middle
73 students
What this shows Bruce Elementary reports 199 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bruce Elementary compares
Bruce Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 34% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.0% | ▲ 32% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 199 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
199
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 8% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,868
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, Bruce Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Bruce School District reports $18,868 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bruce Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bruce Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bruce Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~199 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bruce Elementary
How many students attend Bruce Elementary?
Bruce Elementary has 199 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bruce, WI. CCD year-over-year: 200 (2022-23) → 204 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bruce Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bruce Elementary is 9.5:1, which is 34% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bruce Elementary?
51.0% of students at Bruce Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bruce Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bruce Elementary is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Bruce, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bruce Elementary?
Bruce Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Bruce Elementary rank among public schools in Bruce?
By Resource Investment Index, Bruce Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bruce, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bruce School District?
Besides Bruce Elementary, Bruce School District also operates Bruce High (116 students) and Bruce Middle (73 students). See the Bruce School District district page for the complete list.