SPRUCE STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Spruce Street Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lakewood Township School District school district, located in LAKEWOOD, NJ with about 491 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 1st Grade. 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 57 teachers, Spruce Street Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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 Street Elementary School, located at 90 Spruce Street in Lakewood, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lakewood School District. The school is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student population, typically catering to students in the early elementary grades. Its curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, with a focus on building core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and science, while providing a supportive environment for children during their formative years.

As part of the Lakewood community, the school emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and student engagement. Like many schools in the district, Spruce Street Elementary works to navigate the challenges of serving a rapidly growing student body, often focusing on personalized instruction and community partnerships to help students succeed. By promoting a culture of learning and providing various support services, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond, ensuring they have the essential tools to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact Spruce Street Elementary School at (732) 905-3660 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.