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#2549 of 4,742 schools in NY
Spruce School
Elementary School · North Tonawanda City School District · North Tonawanda, NY
A North Tonawanda City School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
195 SPRUCE ST, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Spruce School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 45% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Spruce School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,248/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Tonawanda), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,608
Median home value
$205,300
Median rent
$932/mo
College educated
30.2%
Homeownership
71.6%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14120; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Life Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Christian Academy of Western New YorkPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| St Christopher Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 252 | Compare → |
| Glendale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 434 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
North Tonawanda City School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $21,171NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Spruce School is listed in NORTH TONAWANDA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spruce School
Spruce School is a public elementary school in North Tonawanda, NY, part of North Tonawanda City School District, serving approximately 340 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,549 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spruce School
What grades does Spruce School serve?
Spruce School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Spruce School?
Spruce School has an enrollment of approximately 340 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spruce School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spruce School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spruce School rank in NY?
Spruce School ranks #2,549 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Spruce School's MySchoolScout rating?
Spruce School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Spruce School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spruce School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Spruce School a charter school?
No, Spruce School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spruce School a Title I school?
No, Spruce School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spruce School?
65.6% of students at Spruce School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 340
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Niagara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.1%
- Phone
- (716) 807-3850
- Area population (ZIP 14120)
- 44,379
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 14120; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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