Enrollment
336
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spruce School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spruce School
Spruce School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in North Tonawanda, New York, enrolling 336 students.
At 11.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.2% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 336 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 568 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #313.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 336 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding North Tonawanda City School District spends $20,704 per pupil, 22% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
North Tonawanda City School District also operates North Tonawanda High School (961 students) and North Tonawanda Intermediate School (725 students) alongside Spruce School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Spruce School compares
Spruce School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,704
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Tonawanda City School District, which includes Spruce School.
$20,704
Per student
-22%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 57.1%
Federal 9.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~336 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Spruce School a good school?
Spruce School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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