BRUCE (ROBERT) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Bruce (Robert) Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Santa Maria-Bonita school district, located in Santa Maria, CA with about 959 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 42 teachers, Bruce (Robert) Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Robert Bruce Elementary School, located at 601 W. Alvin Ave. in Santa Maria, California, is a public elementary school serving students in the Santa Maria-Bonita School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for children in the local community, focusing on core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and social development. As part of a larger district, the school works to meet state educational standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere for a diverse student population.
The campus acts as a key community hub in the northern section of Santa Maria. Like many schools in the district, Robert Bruce Elementary emphasizes the importance of student growth, safety, and engagement. Through various programs and staff dedication, the school aims to prepare its students for their transition to middle school by focusing on both academic achievement and the development of essential social-emotional skills needed for success in their future educational pursuits.
For more information, contact Bruce (Robert) Elementary at (805) 361-6940 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Santa Maria, CA 93458-3012
(805) 361-6940
BRUCE (ROBERT) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Santa Maria, CA with about 959 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Santa Maria-Bonita
- Total Students:
- 959
- Teachers:
- 42
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 959 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BRUCE (ROBERT) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 98% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 98.0%
- White
- 0.9%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.8%
- Male
- 49.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.