Spruce Street Elementary School serves 249 students in grades 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 6:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Math Proficiency: 66%
- Reading Proficiency: 33%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spruce Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Spruce Street Elementary School's student population of 249 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Spruce Street Elementary School is 0.30, 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
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
83%
34%
Black
6%
15%
White
10%
38%
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
86%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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, Lakewood Early Childhood Center 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?
249 students attend Spruce Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Spruce Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 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 6:1, 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 1 (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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