Bruce Township School (Closed 2006)

3199 E. 12 Mile Road
Dafter, MI 49724
Bruce Township School serves 132 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was equal to the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
132 students

Showing 1997–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

Showing 1997–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1

Showing 1997–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
37%
1%

Showing 1997–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
63%
63%

Showing 1997–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
37%
0.47

Showing 1997–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
45%

Showing 1997–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Bruce Township School?
132 students attend Bruce Township School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Bruce Township School students are White, and 37% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bruce Township School?
Bruce Township School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bruce Township School offer ?
Bruce Township School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bruce Township School part of?
Bruce Township School is part of Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools.

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