Is Bruce Elementary a good school?

Bruce Elementary ranks in the bottom 18.0% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

How many students attend Bruce Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 204 students attended Bruce Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Bruce Elementary?

Students at Bruce Elementary are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Bruce Elementary attend?

Students who attend Bruce Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Bruce Middle High : Bruce High

Bruce Elementary

Summary:

Bruce Elementary is a public elementary school located in Bruce, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 200 students. The school is part of the Bruce School District, which is ranked 315 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Bruce Elementary faces significant challenges in academic performance, with its students performing significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 31.03% to 39.13%, compared to the state average of 52.07% to 53.75%. The school's performance in Mathematics is also below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 30.43% to 45.45%, compared to the state average of 54.24% to 56.58%. Additionally, Bruce Elementary has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 3.1% in 2019-2020 to 20.4% in 2022-2023, which is well above the state average. The school also has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 63.5% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools, Birchwood Elementary has a similar student population size and demographic profile, but its academic performance is generally higher than Bruce Elementary across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, Birchwood Public Montessori, a public charter school within the Birchwood School District, has significantly higher academic performance than Bruce Elementary, particularly in English Language Arts. Addressing the challenges faced by Bruce Elementary will be crucial for improving the educational outcomes for the students at the school.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

104 W Washington Ave
Bruce, WI 54819-9641

(715) 868-2585

District: Bruce School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
870^th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,590

Students who attend Bruce Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Bruce Middle
High:	Bruce High

Student/teacher ratio: 9.1

Number of students: 204

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.2%

Hispanic:

3.9%

Two or more races:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bruce Elementary ranks worse than 82% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.28. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.2%), Hispanic (3.9%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bruce Elementary is 9.1. (See more...)

Compare Bruce Elementary employs 22.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bruce Elementary is $14,590.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bruce Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bruce Elementary 870^th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Bruce Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Bruce School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bruce School District 315^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bruce Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bruce Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	22.22	530^th	633	16.3%
2005	21.54	527^th	632	16.6%
2006	19.93	611^th	712	14.2%
2007	43.45	495^th	689	28.2%
2008	37.71	783^rd	1021	23.3%
2009	45.69	709^th	1030	31.2%
2010	37.82	790^th	1045	24.4%
2011	38.91	816^th	1046	22.0%
2012	43.21	778^th	1045	25.6%
2013	38.26	777^th	1053	26.2%
2014	45.20	690^th	1061	35.0%
2015	30.91	854^th	1076	20.6%
2016	42.19	700^th	1075	34.9%
2017	28.31	845^th	1071	21.1%
2018	47.73	605^th	1025	41.0%
2019	50.37	584^th	1037	43.7%
2021	32.23	776^th	1050	26.1%
2022	32.07	798^th	1067	25.2%
2023	40.04	711^th	1067	33.4%
2024	22.28	870^th	1061	18.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bruce Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	13.85	743^rd	746	0.4%
2024	27.77	607^th	790	23.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bruce Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2019	46.78	461^st	874	47.3%
2023	32.49	656^th	871	24.7%
2024	23.33	738^th	866	14.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Bruce Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	57.30	449^th	997	55.0%
2019	54.38	490^th	1002	51.1%
2021	40.11	665^th	1004	33.8%
2022	55.15	484^th	1017	52.4%
2023	57.04	472^nd	1010	53.3%
2024	38.53	715^th	1011	29.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Bruce Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	42.06	658^th	997	34.0%
2019	47.15	587^th	1002	41.4%
2021	27.77	789^th	1003	21.3%
2022	19.56	862^nd	1017	15.2%
2023	31.53	760^th	1011	24.8%
2024	15.75	876^th	1012	13.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bruce Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	65.27	68^th	271	74.9%

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Rank History for White students at Bruce Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	67.74	183^rd	686	73.3%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Bruce Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	421	n/a	4	3	n/a	n/a	n/a	428
1990	403	0	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	410
1991	381	1	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	388
1992	407	0	3	2	4	n/a	n/a	416
1993	439	2	3	3	4	n/a	n/a	451
1994	416	1	5	2	3	n/a	n/a	427
1995	308	2	3	6	1	n/a	n/a	320
1996	308	2	3	6	1	n/a	n/a	320
1997	311	1	3	4	2	n/a	n/a	321
1998	249	1	4	3	3	n/a	n/a	260
1999	230	0	2	4	2	n/a	n/a	238
2000	245	1	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	251
2001	249	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	251
2002	252	1	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	258
2003	252	1	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	258
2004	243	3	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	250
2005	230	2	0	2	5	n/a	n/a	239
2006	244	6	0	6	2	n/a	n/a	258
2007	249	4	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	257
2008	247	4	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	253
2009	219	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	222
2010	218	0	0	6	2	n/a	n/a	226
2011	218	0	0	6	1	0	2	227
2012	208	0	0	9	1	0	2	220
2013	209	2	0	11	1	0	2	225
2014	204	2	0	17	3	0	2	228
2015	197	0	0	16	1	0	2	216
2016	175	1	0	16	1	0	3	196
2017	151	2	0	10	1	0	3	167
2018	177	1	0	12	2	1	3	196
2019	183	0	0	8	2	1	6	200
2020	186	0	0	6	2	1	6	201
2021	196	4	0	5	2	1	8	216
2022	195	0	0	5	2	1	6	209
2023	182	1	0	7	2	1	7	200
2024	186	1	0	8	2	0	7	204

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bruce Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	428	25.0	17.1	33.2
1990	410	25.0	16.4	24.4
1991	388	27.0	14.3	37.4
1992	416	26.0	16.0	35.6
1993	451	21.7	20.8	36.8
1994	427	21.7	19.7	40.3
1995	320	20.9	15.3	35.9
1996	320	20.9	15.3	35.9
1997	321	23.1	13.9	33.3
1998	260	17.2	15.1	35.4
1999	238	17.2	13.8	50.4
2000	251	19.3	13.0	53.8
2001	251	18.7	13.4	51.8
2002	258	19.9	13.0	53.1
2003	258	19.9	13.0	53.1
2004	250	21.1	11.8	51.6
2005	239	19.9	12.0	n/a
2006	258	20.9	12.3	n/a
2007	257	20.7	12.4	65.8
2008	253	20.5	12.3	63.2
2009	222	19.5	11.4	66.2
2010	226	17.9	12.6	64.6
2011	227	17.7	12.8	68.3
2012	220	18.4	11.9	65.5
2013	225	18.2	12.3	68.9
2014	228	19.0	11.9	70.2
2015	216	n/a	n/a	98.1
2016	196	18.0	10.8	98.5
2017	167	15.4	10.7	97.6
2018	196	17.4	11.2	79.1
2019	200	16.5	12.0	60
2020	201	19.2	10.4	100
2021	216	18.3	11.7	98.1
2022	209	21.2	9.8	98.1
2023	200	21.1	9.4	63.5
2024	204	22.2	9.1	65.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bruce Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	428	25.0	17.1	33.2
1990	410	25.0	16.4	24.4
1991	388	27.0	14.3	37.4
1992	416	26.0	16.0	35.6
1993	451	21.7	20.8	36.8
1994	427	21.7	19.7	40.3
1995	320	20.9	15.3	35.9
1996	320	20.9	15.3	35.9
1997	321	23.1	13.9	33.3
1998	260	17.2	15.1	35.4
1999	238	17.2	13.8	50.4
2000	251	19.3	13.0	53.8
2001	251	18.7	13.4	51.8
2002	258	19.9	13.0	53.1
2003	258	19.9	13.0	53.1
2004	250	21.1	11.8	51.6
2005	239	19.9	12.0	n/a
2006	258	20.9	12.3	n/a
2007	257	20.7	12.4	65.8
2008	253	20.5	12.3	63.2
2009	222	19.5	11.4	66.2
2010	226	17.9	12.6	64.6
2011	227	17.7	12.8	68.3
2012	220	18.4	11.9	65.5
2013	225	18.2	12.3	68.9
2014	228	19.0	11.9	70.2
2015	216	n/a	n/a	98.1
2016	196	18.0	10.8	98.5
2017	167	15.4	10.7	97.6
2018	196	17.4	11.2	79.1
2019	200	16.5	12.0	60
2020	201	19.2	10.4	100
2021	216	18.3	11.7	98.1
2022	209	21.2	9.8	98.1
2023	200	21.1	9.4	63.5
2024	204	22.2	9.1	65.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bruce Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,155 (8.3%)	$12,834 (91.7%)	$13,989
2020	$1,088 (7.5%)	$13,447 (92.5%)	$14,535
2021	$1,504 (10.3%)	$13,086 (89.7%)	$14,590

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bruce Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 584^th of 1037 Elementary schools	Ranks 711^th of 1067 Elementary schools	10.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bruce Elementary)	26.7	24.1	2.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bruce School District)	26.7	24.1	2.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	39.5	37.9	1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bruce Elementary)	46.7	27.6	19.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bruce School District)	46.7	27.6	19.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	50.5	48.8	1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bruce Elementary)	48	33.3	14.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bruce School District)	48	33.3	14.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	43.9	45.8	1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bruce Elementary)	48	47.6	0.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bruce School District)	48	47.6	0.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	46.2	46.5	0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Bruce Elementary)	72	59.1	12.9%
4th Grade Social Studies (Bruce School District)	72	59.1	12.9%
4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	53.4	59.7	6.4%
4th Grade Science (Bruce Elementary)	56	54.6	1.5%
4th Grade Science (Bruce School District)	56	54.6	1.5%
4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	53.9	52.1	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bruce Elementary)	36.7	41.4	4.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bruce School District)	36.7	41.4	4.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	40.9	39.2	1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bruce Elementary)	46.7	34.5	12.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bruce School District)	46.7	34.5	12.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	47.8	48.4	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	200	200
African American	0	1
American Indian	2	2
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	8	7	12.5%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	183	182	0.5%
Two or More Races	6	7	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60%	63.5%	3.5%

Schools Near Bruce Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)			Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)			Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)	Forward Exam Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Forward Exam English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 4th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 3rd Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 4th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 4th Grade	Forward Exam Science 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bruce Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	104 W Washington Ave	Bruce	54819	Rusk County	Bruce School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 868-2585	204	22	9.1	65.7%	186 (91.2%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.4%)	22.3	870^th of 1061 public elementary schools	18.0%		40	711^th of 1067 public elementary schools	33.4%	159	33.3	31.0	39.1	45.5	31.0	30.4	40.0	40.0	$14,590	$1,504	$13,086
Ladysmith Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	115 E 6th St S	Ladysmith	54848	Rusk County	Ladysmith School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 532-5464	349	29	11.8	70.8%	307 (88.0%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.9%)	5 (1.4%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.6%)	26.8	838^th of 1061 public elementary schools	21.0%		28.9	826^th of 1067 public elementary schools	22.6%	12	35.6	35.9	33.3	46.7	34.0	40.0	52.8	39.6	$13,178	$1,429	$11,749
Flambeau Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	N4540 County Road I	Tony	54563	Rusk County	Flambeau School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 532-5559	197	18	11.1	72.6%	191 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	28.2	825^th of 1061 public elementary schools	22.2%		18.9	899^th of 1067 public elementary schools	15.7%	74	36.7	42.9	18.4	36.7	52.4	26.3	66.7	52.4	$15,897	$2,331	$13,567
Holcombe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	27331 262nd Ave	Holcombe	54745	Chippewa County	Lake Holcombe School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 595-4241	125	11	11.6	58.4%	122 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	26	843^rd of 1061 public elementary schools	20.5%		24.9	862^nd of 1067 public elementary schools	19.2%	19	33.3	40.0	22.2	38.9	40.0	44.4	55.0	35.0	$18,477	$2,004	$16,474
Birchwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	300 S Wilson St	Birchwood	54817	Washburn County	Birchwood School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 354-3471	87	10	8.7	50.6%	80 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	23.6	860^th of 1061 public elementary schools	18.9%		23	874^th of 1067 public elementary schools	18.1%	14	26.7	33.3	44.4	13.3	33.3	33.3	44.4	66.7	$18,054	$1,446	$16,609
Birchwood Public Montessori	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	201 E Birch St	Birchwood	54817	Washburn County	Birchwood School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(715) 354-3471	24	4	6.1	62.5%	21 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (12.5%)								(n/a)	62.5			25.0					$15,209	$702	$14,507

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Schools Near Bruce Elementary