Serving 632 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Spruce Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 632 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spruce Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Spruce Elementary School's student population of 632 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
632 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Spruce Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spruce Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1442 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
9%
Hispanic
31%
27%
Black
16%
5%
White
31%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spruce Elementary School's ranking?
Spruce Elementary School is ranked #1442 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Spruce Elementary School often compared to?
Spruce Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lynnwood Elementary School, Peshastin Dryden Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Spruce Elementary School?
632 students attend Spruce Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Spruce Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spruce Elementary School?
Spruce Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Spruce Elementary School offer ?
Spruce Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spruce Elementary School part of?
Spruce Elementary School is part of Edmonds School District.
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