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Spruce Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
501 Spruce Ave., South San Francisco, CA 94080 · (650) 877-8780 · Part of South San Francisco Unified School District
Students
384
Students per teacher
23:1
Free or reduced lunch
61%
Setting
City
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Spruce Elementary
- Math proficiency 11 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 25 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 23:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 17.6% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency23%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts24%
State average 48.6%
Location
Directions ↗
501 Spruce Ave., South San Francisco
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten73
Grade 161
Grade 270
Grade 347
Grade 466
Grade 567
Enrollment over time
466’20
430’21
408’22
394’23
384’24
Down 17.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 79%Asian 11%White 4%Black 2%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 2%Two or more races 2%American Indian/Alaska Native 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.