- Enrollment
- 1,239
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South San Francisco, CA
Spruce Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Spruce Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063753006354
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spruce Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in South San Francisco · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- students per teacher
- 58.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Spruce Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spruce Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in South San Francisco, CA.
School address
District: South San Francisco Unified · California
NCES ID 063753006354 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Spruce Elementary held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 063753006354 · South San Francisco, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
384 enr · 21.3:1 · 58.8% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: South San Francisco High (1,239 students)
Spruce Elementary held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Spruce Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South San Fran
South San Francisco High
1,239 students
- El Camino High
El Camino High
1,053 students
- Alta Loma Midd
Alta Loma Middle
652 students
- Buri Buri Elem
Buri Buri Elementary
584 students
- Parkway Height
Parkway Heights Middle
573 students
- This school 384
Spruce Elementary
384 students
What this shows Spruce Elementary reports 384 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spruce Elementary compares
Spruce Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▲ 6% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in California - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
47.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,792
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.9%
Asian 11.2%
White 3.6%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.3, Spruce Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for South San Francisco Unified reports $18,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spruce Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South San Francisco High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Camino High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alta Loma Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buri Buri Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkway Heights Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spruce Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in South San Francisco
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Buri Buri Elementary
Standard public school
584 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Martin Elementary
Standard public school
370 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Ponderosa Elementary
Standard public school
359 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Sunshine Gardens Elementary
Standard public school
329 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Los Cerritos Elementary
Standard public school
304 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~384 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spruce Elementary
How many students attend Spruce Elementary?
Spruce Elementary has 384 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South San Francisco, CA. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spruce Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Spruce Elementary is 21.3:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spruce Elementary?
58.8% of students at Spruce Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spruce Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Spruce Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 78.9% of enrollment, in South San Francisco, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spruce Elementary?
Spruce Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Spruce Elementary rank among elementary schools in South San Francisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Spruce Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in South San Francisco, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in South San Francisco on the city page.
What other schools are in South San Francisco Unified?
Besides Spruce Elementary, South San Francisco Unified also operates South San Francisco High (1,239 students), El Camino High (1,053 students), and Alta Loma Middle (652 students). See the South San Francisco Unified district page for the complete list.