Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Spruce Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)80-89%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)80-89%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
3%
17%
White
80%
66%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% OH state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% OH state average).
How many students attend Spruce Elementary School?
269 students attend Spruce Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Spruce Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spruce Elementary School?
Spruce Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Spruce Elementary School offer ?
Spruce Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spruce Elementary School part of?
Spruce Elementary School is part of North Olmsted City School District.
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