Spruce Run

27 Belvidere Avenue
Clinton, NJ 08809
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Spruce Run Recreation Area is a 1,290-acre New Jersey state recreation area located in Union Township and Clinton Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States. It encompasses the Spruce Run Reservoir that is used as a backup reservoir to protect the state from prolonged droughts.
Spruce Run serves 84 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 84 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : <50%
  • : Spruce Run's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Clinton, NJ, covering approximately 33.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 3.3 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 5.6 miles to its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Spruce Run's student population of 84 students has grown by 100% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
84 students

Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Spruce Run is 0.51, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
(20-21)
<50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1

Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
5%
11%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
16%
35%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
6%
14%

Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
68%
37%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
32%
0.51

Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21) ⚠ COVID-19 impacted
1.2%
13.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
38%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

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

How many students attend Spruce Run?
84 students attend Spruce Run.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Spruce Run students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spruce Run?
Spruce Run has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Spruce Run offer ?
Spruce Run offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spruce Run part of?
Spruce Run is part of Clinton Township School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 84 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : <50%
  • : Spruce Run's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Clinton, NJ, covering approximately 33.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 3.3 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 5.6 miles to its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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