Overview
Bruce Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The school enrolls 270 students. It is part of the Milwaukee School District district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Wisconsin state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Intimate school community
270 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
95% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictMilwaukee School District
County55079
CityMilwaukee
ZIP53224
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID550960001133
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment270
White1.5%
Hispanic / Latino4.4%
Black / African American81.5%
Asian5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %95%
State Avg42%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)