Serving 384 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Spruce Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Spruce Elementary serves a central area in South San Francisco, CA, covering approximately 0.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 0.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spruce Elementary School's student population of 384 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
384 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Spruce Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spruce Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5639 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
79%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spruce Elementary School's ranking?
Spruce Elementary School is ranked #5639 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Spruce Elementary School often compared to?
Spruce Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunshine Gardens Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Spruce Elementary School?
384 students attend Spruce Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Spruce Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spruce Elementary School?
Spruce Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Spruce Elementary School offer ?
Spruce Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Spruce Elementary School part of?
Spruce Elementary School is part of South San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Spruce Elementary School located?
Spruce Elementary School is located in the Sign Hill neighborhood of South San Francisco, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Sign Hill.
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