BRUCE DRYSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Bruce Drysdale Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Henderson County Schools school district, located in Hendersonville, NC with about 458 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 34 teachers, Bruce Drysdale Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 Drysdale Elementary School, located in Hendersonville, North Carolina, serves as a central pillar of the Henderson County Public Schools district. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The faculty and staff are dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of their student population, aiming to build a strong foundation that prepares children for success in middle school and beyond.
The school places a significant emphasis on community engagement and the partnership between home and classroom. By leveraging its resources and a dedicated staff, Bruce Drysdale encourages students to become active participants in their education, often incorporating local values and initiatives into their school culture. For parents and community members, the school provides a transparent connection to student progress and district-wide opportunities, maintaining a commitment to excellence within the Hendersonville community.
For more information, contact Bruce Drysdale Elementary at (828) 697-5568 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hendersonville, NC 28792-3621
(828) 697-5568
BRUCE DRYSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hendersonville, NC with about 458 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Henderson County Schools
- Total Students:
- 458
- Teachers:
- 34.56
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- 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 458 students
- White
- 45.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 32.1%
- Black or African American
- 14.2%
- Two or more races
- 7.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 42.4%
- Male
- 57.6%
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.