BRUCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BRUCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Calhoun County School District school district, located in BRUCE, MS with about 331 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. 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 18 teachers, BRUCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
BRUCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 136 South McSweyn in Bruce, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community within the Calhoun County School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the developmental and academic needs of young learners, providing a curriculum designed to build essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills. The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Bruce, acting as a central hub for childhood education and community engagement.
The institution emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to prepare students for their future academic endeavors through structured classroom instruction and extracurricular activities. By prioritizing both academic achievement and character development, Bruce Elementary strives to foster a positive school culture where students can grow in a safe and nurturing setting. Its presence in the heart of the town underscores its commitment to serving local families and upholding the educational standards of the Mississippi public school system.
For more information, contact BRUCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (662) 983-3373 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BRUCE, MS 38915
(662) 983-3373
BRUCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BRUCE, MS with about 331 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Calhoun County School District
- Total Students:
- 331
- Teachers:
- 18.03
- 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 331 students
- White
- 62.2%
- Black or African American
- 30.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
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.