Bruce Elementary

www.calhounk12.com

316 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

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.

316

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bruce Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	200
Hispanic	17
Black	86
Two or More	13

White
200 (63.3%)
Black
86 (27.2%)
Hispanic
17 (5.4%)
Two or More
13 (4.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Calhoun County School District
Phone:	(662)983-3373
Website:	http://www.calhounk12.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	188
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 36

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 60