Bruce Drysdale Elementary

271 Bearcat Blvd.
Hendersonville, NC 28792

www.hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org/bds/

473 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

473

Total Students

32.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bruce Drysdale Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	145
Black	48
Asian	2
Two or More	51
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	17

White
203 (42.9%)
Hispanic
145 (30.7%)
Two or More
51 (10.8%)
Black
48 (10.1%)
Pacific Islander
17 (3.6%)
American Indian
7 (1.5%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Henderson County Schools
Phone:	(828)697-5568
Website:	http://www.hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org/bds/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	473
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	470
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

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 72