Spruce Street Elementary School serves 554 students in grades 1-2.
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 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Math Proficiency: 66%
- Reading Proficiency: 33%
- Attendance Zone: Spruce Street Elementary School serves the southern part of Lakewood, NJ, covering an area of approximately 15.7 square miles. Families within the attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spruce Street Elementary School's student population of 554 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
554 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Spruce Street Elementary School is 0.27, 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
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
85%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
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 Lakewood Early Childhood Center, Piner Elementary 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?
554 students attend Spruce Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Spruce Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spruce Street Elementary School?
Spruce Street Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher 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 1-2 (No virtual instruction).
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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