SPRUCE SCHOOL

www.ntschools.org

336 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Spruce School is a public elementary school located in North Tonawanda, New York, serving as part of the North Tonawanda City School District. Situated at 195 Spruce Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the community. It focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and social-emotional well-being in alignment with the district's broader mission.

As a member of the North Tonawanda school system, Spruce School benefits from the district’s resources and commitment to preparing students for future success. The school maintains a focus on community engagement and parental involvement, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere where students can thrive. For families and community members, the school provides consistent updates and educational information through the district’s official website, serving as a hub for local primary education in the region.

336

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SPRUCE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	35
Black	16
Asian	8
Two or More	23
American Indian	2

White
252 (75.0%)
Hispanic
35 (10.4%)
Two or More
23 (6.8%)
Black
16 (4.8%)
Asian
8 (2.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NORTH TONAWANDA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)807-3850
Website:	http://www.ntschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	336
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 100

Grade 6 1