School district or education agency · NCES 5501830

Bruce School District

Bruce, WI

District overview See comparisons

Students410

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools3

operational schools · 2023–24

Students410

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$18,868

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictWIUnited States

Academic standing2025

37th percentile48th percentile45th percentile

This district is 11 percentile points lower than the state figure and 8 percentile points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

25.2%24.0%27.8%

This district is 1.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$22,693$19,314$19,509

This district is $3,379 per student higher than the state figure and $3,184 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$18,868$14,850$15,859

This district is $4,018 per student higher than the state figure and $3,009 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$129$1,829$1,964

This district is $1,700 per student lower than the state figure and $1,835 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$29$239$336

This district is $210 per student lower than the state figure and $307 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$2,627$2,446$1,793

This district is $181 per student higher than the state figure and $834 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$9,966$8,108$8,742

This district is $1,858 per student higher than the state figure and $1,224 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$5,127$4,439$3,769

This district is $688 per student higher than the state figure and $1,358 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$0$10,597$11,715

This district is $10,597 per student lower than the state figure and $11,715 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$0$2,552$869

This district is $2,552 per student lower than the state figure and $869 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

10:114:115:1

This district is 4.0 students per teacher lower than the state figure and 5.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

253:1362:1376:1

This district is 109 students per counselor lower than the state figure and 123 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

175.3143.0138.9

This district is 32.3 staff per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 36.4 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

3.913.618.5

This district is 9.7 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 14.6 aides per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

0.01.30.9

This district is 1.3 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.9 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

100.0%99.6%99.0%

This district is 0.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

7.3%6.2%2.9%

This district is 1.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.4 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

1.1%6.9%12.0%

This district is 5.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 10.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

17.4%14.5%14.0%

This district is 2.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.4 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

1.3%1.9%3.9%

This district is 0.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

86.1%97.6%95.8%

This district is 11.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 9.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

-7.9%-1.4%+0.5%

This district is 6.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 8.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

73.3%39.5%50.6%

This district is 33.8 percentage points higher than the state figure and 22.7 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

4.2%4.8%4.5%

This district is 0.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

13.0%11.5%9.0%

This district is 1.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

0.0%4.2%6.7%

This district is 4.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

2.0%5.4%5.1%

This district is 3.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

17.2%11.0%14.4%

This district is 6.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.8 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K30 students

7.3%

Kindergarten–grade 5174 students

42.4%

Grades 6–882 students

20.0%

Grades 9–12124 students

30.2%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten30

Kindergarten29

Grade 120

Grade 233

Grade 336

Grade 432

Grade 524

Grade 627

Grade 726

Grade 829

Grade 927

Grade 1027

Grade 1139

Grade 1231

Students by race and ethnicity

White379 (92.4%)

Two or more races15 (3.7%)

Hispanic/Latino11 (2.7%)

American Indian or Alaska Native3 (0.7%)

Black or African American1 (0.2%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1 (0.2%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

30Students enrolled in pre-K

2Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

14.8:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District7.3%

WI6.2%

United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

71.9All district staff, full-time equivalent

43Teachers, full-time equivalent

1.6School counselors, full-time equivalent

1.6Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

1Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

2School administrators, full-time equivalent

3.8Student support staff, full-time equivalent

See detailed staffing

Pre-K teachers2 FTE

Kindergarten teachers2 FTE

Elementary teachers18.2 FTE

Secondary teachers20.7 FTE

Elementary school counselors0.9 FTE

Secondary school counselors0.8 FTE

District administrators1 FTE

District administrative support3 FTE

Other support staff14.9 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

33Total completers

33Regular diplomas

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%

WI99.6%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

WI1.9%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

1.1%Students learning English5 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District1.1%

WI6.9%

U.S.12.0%

17.4%Students receiving IDEA special-education services77 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District17.4%

WI14.5%

U.S.14.0%

1.3%Students with Section 504 plans2 students · 1 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District1.3%

WI1.9%

U.S.3.9%

0.0%English learners also receiving IDEA services0 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.0%

WI1.2%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

86.1%Teachers reported as certified

21Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District86.1%

WI97.6%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

518children ages 5 to 17

89estimated to live in families below the poverty line

17.2%about 1 in 6 school-age children

District17.2%

WI11.0%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in WI receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Frederic School DistrictFrederic, WI415 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →North Crawford School DistrictSoldiers Grove, WI421 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Lena School DistrictLena, WI410 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Raymond #14 School DistrictFranksville, WI410 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, special-education enrollment · View profile →Siren School DistrictSiren, WI399 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, special-education enrollment · View profile →

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Fem118 assessments

52 out of 100

Students not economically disadvantaged94 assessments

47 out of 100

Mal160 assessments

31 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students186 assessments

30 out of 100

A score of 50 marks the national 2019 midpoint. Higher numbers indicate stronger results on the comparable Stanford research scale. This is not a state proficiency rate.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

1Elementary schools

1High schools

1Middle schools

3Rural setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

17.9%Federal

45.7%State

36.4%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$18,868Total current spending per student

$10,912Instruction per student

$7,117Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$1.7MFederal revenue17.9% of total revenue

$4.3MState revenue45.7% of total revenue

$3.4MLocal revenue36.4% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$10,912Instructionper student

$7,117Student and instructional supportper student

$2,627Special educationper student

$2,122Building operations and maintenanceper student

$1,463Student transportationper student

$839Food servicesper student

$259Technologyper student

People costs

$4.1MSalaries$9,966 per student

$2.1MEmployee benefits$5,127 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$12KEquipmentFY 2023

$53KCapital outlay$129 per student

$24KConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$0Debt outstanding at year end$0 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$0Debt principal retiredFY 2023

$0Interest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$156KTitle I$380 per student

$163KIDEA special education$398 per student

$316KChild nutrition$771 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$16,283

FY 2023$18,868

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$737

FY 2023$129

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$0

FY 2023$0

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2116.9%

64 of 378 students

2021–2222.1%

94 of 426 students

2022–2325.2%

96 of 381 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

0Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE3 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE3 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I1 reporting schools

Calculus1 reporting schools

Biology1 reporting schools

Chemistry1 reporting schools

Physics1 reporting schools

Computer science1 reporting schools

Advanced Placement1 reporting schools

Dual enrollment1 reporting schools

Gifted programs3 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate1 reporting schools

Athletics1 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

17Out-of-school suspensions3 reporting schoolsSee schools →20In-school suspensions3 reporting schoolsSee schools →4Law-enforcement referrals3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests3 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi3 reporting schools

0%Schools reporting fiber3 reporting schools

3Student devices reported3 reporting schools

0Weapon-possession reports3 reporting schoolsSee schools →1Threats involving a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →5Threats without a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks involving a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →20Attacks without a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Firearm incidents3 reporting schoolsSee schools →5Robberies without a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies involving a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Homicide incidents3 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?5 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?25.2% chronically absent2022–23 · 381 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?4 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$18,868current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?253:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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