Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Spruce Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89%
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spruce Elementary School's student population of 269 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 87% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Spruce Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)80-89%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)80-89%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
9%
7%
Black
3%
17%
White
80%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Spruce Elementary School often compared to?
Spruce Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% OH state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% OH state average).
How many students attend Spruce Elementary School?
269 students attend Spruce Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Spruce Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spruce Elementary School?
Spruce Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Spruce Elementary School offer ?
Spruce Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Spruce Elementary School part of?
Spruce Elementary School is part of North Olmsted City School District.
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