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#1454 of 2,228 schools in WA
Spruce Elementary
Elementary School · Edmonds School District · Lynnwood, WA
An Edmonds School District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
17405 42ND AVE W, Lynnwood, WA 98037
- Math 37% vs WA 44% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Spruce Elementary score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 41% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Spruce Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,340/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lynnwood), 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
$104,357
Median home value
$683,600
Median rent
$1,864/mo
College educated
37.2%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98037; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynnwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 591 | Compare → |
| Beverly ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 435 | Compare → |
| Cedar Park Christian School-lynnwood CampusPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| Brier ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–6 | Not available | 402 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Edmonds School District
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #24 of 36
- District spending per student
- $18,710NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Spruce Elementary is listed in Edmonds School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spruce Elementary
Spruce Elementary is a public elementary school in Lynnwood, WA, part of Edmonds School District, serving approximately 620 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,454 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spruce Elementary
What grades does Spruce Elementary serve?
Spruce Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Spruce Elementary?
Spruce Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 620 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spruce Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Spruce Elementary is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spruce Elementary rank in WA?
Spruce Elementary ranks #1,454 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Spruce Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Spruce Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spruce Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Spruce Elementary a charter school?
No, Spruce Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spruce Elementary a Title I school?
No, Spruce Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spruce Elementary?
72.4% of students at Spruce Elementary 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 620
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Snohomish County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.7%
- Phone
- (425) 431-7720
- Area population (ZIP 98037)
- 30,574
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 98037; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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