SPRUCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Spruce Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the South San Francisco Unified school district, located in South San Francisco, CA with about 551 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Spruce Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Spruce Elementary School, located at 501 Spruce Ave. in South San Francisco, CA, is a public elementary school serving students in the South San Francisco Unified School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills necessary for long-term student success.

The school is deeply integrated into the local South San Francisco community, prioritizing strong partnerships between educators, families, and students. By providing a diverse array of classroom resources and extracurricular opportunities, Spruce Elementary strives to prepare its student body for the transition to middle school, focusing on holistic development and creating a supportive, collaborative atmosphere for learners from a wide variety of backgrounds.

For more information, contact Spruce Elementary at (650) 877-8780 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.