Spruce Street Elementary School serves 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Math Proficiency: 66%
- Reading Proficiency: 33%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Spruce Street Elementary School's student population of 377 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Spruce Street Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)66%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)33%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
88%
33%
Black
6%
15%
White
5%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Spruce Street Elementary School often compared to?
Spruce Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Piner Elementary School, Ocean Acres Elementary School, Stafford Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Spruce Street Elementary School?
377 students attend Spruce Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Spruce Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spruce Street Elementary School?
Spruce Street Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Spruce Street Elementary School offer ?
Spruce Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Spruce Street Elementary School part of?
Spruce Street Elementary School is part of Lakewood Township School District.
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