- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Tonawanda, NY
Spruce School
Federal NCES profile for Spruce School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362124003016
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spruce School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in North Tonawanda · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Spruce School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spruce School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in North Tonawanda, NY.
School address
District: North Tonawanda City School District · New York
NCES ID 362124003016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Spruce School grew from 313 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (+8.6%).
Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 362124003016 · North Tonawanda, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 11.2:1 · 65.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: North Tonawanda High School (961 students)
Spruce School grew from 313 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (+8.6%). Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Spruce School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Tonawand
North Tonawanda High School
961 students
- North Tonawand
North Tonawanda Intermediate School
725 students
- North Tonawand
North Tonawanda Middle School
495 students
- Ohio Elementar 367
Ohio Elementary School
367 students
- This school 336
Spruce School
336 students
- Drake School 242
Drake School
242 students
What this shows Spruce School reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spruce School compares
Spruce School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 16% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in New York - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.4%
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
$20,691
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 4.8%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Spruce School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for North Tonawanda City School District reports $20,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spruce School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Tonawanda High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Tonawanda Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Tonawanda Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ohio Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Drake School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spruce School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spruce School
How many students attend Spruce School?
Spruce School has 336 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Tonawanda, NY. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 340 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spruce School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spruce School is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% lower 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 School?
65.2% of students at Spruce School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spruce School?
The largest demographic group at Spruce School is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in North Tonawanda, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spruce School?
Spruce School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Spruce School rank among elementary schools in North Tonawanda?
By Resource Investment Index, Spruce School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in North Tonawanda, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in North Tonawanda on the city page.
What other schools are in North Tonawanda City School District?
Besides Spruce School, North Tonawanda City School District also operates North Tonawanda High School (961 students), North Tonawanda Intermediate School (725 students), and North Tonawanda Middle School (495 students). See the North Tonawanda City School District district page for the complete list.