Bruce Elementary

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

280 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bruce Elementary, located at 6453 N 89th St in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is part of the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. It serves students in the northwest region of the city, providing a foundational educational experience within the public school framework. As an MPS institution, the school aligns with the district’s broader mission to provide accessible, quality education to a diverse student body, focusing on core academic standards and social-emotional development.

The school functions as a community hub, offering programs and resources typical of urban elementary schools in Milwaukee. By utilizing the district’s comprehensive curriculum and administrative support, Bruce Elementary aims to prepare its students for middle school transitions while fostering a supportive learning environment. Families looking for specific details on current academic offerings, extracurricular activities, or enrollment procedures are encouraged to visit the official Milwaukee Public Schools website at [http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us](http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us).

280

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bruce Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	13
Black	230
Asian	14
Two or More	15
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
230 (82.1 %)
Two or More
15 (5.4 %)
Asian
14 (5.0 %)
Hispanic
13 (4.6 %)
White
5 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Milwaukee School District
Phone:	(414)393-2100
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	256
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 89

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 29

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bruce Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	89
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	33
Grade 2	35
Grade 3	25
Grade 4	20
Grade 5	29

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bruce Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	138	49.3%
Male	142	50.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)