Spruce Elementary

Summary:

Spruce Elementary is a public elementary school in Lynnwood, Washington, serving 527 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Edmonds School District, which is ranked 76 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

While Spruce Elementary has a diverse student population with higher percentages of Hispanic and African American students compared to nearby schools, its academic performance lags behind the district and state averages. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (45.4%) and Math (37.74%) are significantly lower than the Edmonds School District (56.14% and 45.35%) and Washington state (52.63% and 41.68%). Interestingly, Spruce Elementary ranks highly for African American students but much lower for White and English Language Learner students, indicating significant achievement gaps among subgroups.

Other notable factors about Spruce Elementary include its high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (45.1% to 59.58%), suggesting a relatively high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, and its increased per-student spending over the years, from $11,847 in 2019-2020 to $19,258 in 2021-2022. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined from 483 out of 1,056 elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 711 out of 1,168 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Compared to nearby schools like Meadowdale Elementary and Lynnwood Elementary, Spruce Elementary's academic performance is generally lower.


Detail:

Public K-6

 17405 Spruce Way
       Lynnwood, WA  98037-7499


(425) 431-7720

District: Edmonds School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
711th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,258 Help


Students who attend Spruce Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Meadowdale Middle School
High:    Meadowdale High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  527

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
34.3%
White:
29.4%
African American:
15.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.6% Help


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Compare Details Spruce Elementary ranks worse than 60.9% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 15th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Edmonds School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.58. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Spruce Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (34.3%), White (29.4%), African American (15.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spruce Elementary is 15.8. 14 elementary schools in the Edmonds School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spruce Elementary is $19,258, which is the 11th highest among 23 elementary schools in the Edmonds School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Spruce Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Spruce Elementary 711th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Spruce Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Edmonds School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Edmonds School District 76th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Spruce Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Spruce Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 24.58 861st 1051 18.1%
2007 21.01 910th 1069 14.9%
2008 26.33 857th 1067 19.7%
2009 26.65 848th 1072 20.9%
2010 60.18 417th 1088 61.7%
2011 48.44 587th 1092 46.2%
2012 48.59 598th 1097 45.5%
2013 33.58 796th 1106 28.0%
2015 41.66 640th 1067 40.0%
2016 43.43 613th 1053 41.8%
2017 54.01 483rd 1056 54.3%
2018 35.42 688th 1054 34.7%
2019 25.22 890th 1130 21.2%
2021 23.73 833rd 1107 24.8%
2022 24.72 901st 1169 22.9%
2023 40.43 681st 1169 41.7%
2024 37.58 711th 1168 39.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Spruce Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.17 243rd 333 27.0%
2019 34.89 168th 248 32.3%
2021 30.48 28th 32 12.5%
2022 39.11 120th 213 43.7%
2023 43.42 125th 254 50.8%
2024 40.96 177th 320 44.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Spruce Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.56 559th 637 12.2%
2022 53.41 169th 478 64.6%
2023 34.55 221st 308 28.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Spruce Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.22 566th 835 32.2%
2019 36.73 670th 979 31.6%
2021 40.43 497th 854 41.8%
2022 32.59 735th 1019 27.9%
2023 60.98 333rd 1013 67.1%
2024 53.26 458th 1024 55.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Spruce Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.34 640th 1004 36.3%
2019 26.24 843rd 1068 21.1%
2021 25.21 764th 1008 24.2%
2022 24.14 876th 1100 20.4%
2023 34.17 718th 1094 34.4%
2024 28.37 799th 1093 26.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Spruce Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.41 682nd 999 31.7%
2019 27.04 822nd 1075 23.5%
2021 22.18 818th 1025 20.2%
2022 25.18 854th 1113 23.3%
2023 44.88 572nd 1099 48.0%
2024 45.23 578th 1099 47.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Spruce Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.63 99th 201 50.7%
2021 31.13 96th 131 26.7%
2022 21.41 157th 187 16.0%
2024 46.17 84th 163 48.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Spruce Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.55 34th 107 68.2%
2019 63.22 31st 110 71.8%
2022 64.46 26th 108 75.9%
2023 73.70 15th 66 77.3%
2024 69.75 16th 71 77.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Spruce Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.35 455th 540 15.7%
2019 21.46 603rd 697 13.5%
2021 24.32 408th 501 18.6%
2022 26.25 553rd 694 20.3%
2023 59.92 222nd 633 64.9%
2024 45.24 364th 651 44.1%
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Rank History for White students at Spruce Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.31 638th 833 23.4%
2019 27.94 810th 1027 21.1%
2021 21.18 783rd 943 17.0%
2022 23.07 856th 1031 17.0%
2023 17.77 890th 1011 12.0%
2024 20.92 863rd 1009 14.5%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Spruce Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 391 10 20 7 3 n/a n/a 0 431
1989 465 15 36 16 8 n/a n/a 0 540
1990 458 20 24 19 10 n/a n/a 0 531
1991 423 20 40 12 11 n/a n/a 0 506
1992 419 15 50 15 10 n/a n/a 0 509
1993 401 14 58 17 13 n/a n/a 0 503
1994 391 22 62 20 21 n/a n/a 0 516
1995 412 29 76 25 13 n/a n/a 0 555
1996 412 29 76 25 13 n/a n/a 0 555
1997 411 27 89 21 13 n/a n/a 0 561
1998 411 35 90 31 8 n/a n/a 0 575
1999 358 35 98 25 11 n/a n/a 0 527
2000 339 39 97 27 14 n/a n/a 0 516
2001 318 45 106 41 4 n/a n/a 0 514
2002 259 32 112 54 7 n/a n/a 0 464
2003 259 32 112 54 7 n/a n/a 0 464
2004 236 36 103 58 8 n/a n/a 0 441
2005 236 36 100 62 7 n/a n/a 0 441
2006 235 41 67 81 5 n/a n/a 0 429
2007 236 41 89 101 11 n/a n/a 0 478
2008 233 42 79 84 5 n/a n/a 18 461
2009 222 49 81 112 8 n/a n/a 30 502
2010 150 42 80 78 3 n/a n/a 68 421
2011 171 53 72 91 7 5 41 0 440
2012 164 52 83 82 4 6 48 0 439
2013 194 52 83 111 0 9 37 0 486
2014 191 62 93 129 2 10 48 0 535
2015 167 69 92 117 0 8 54 0 507
2016 173 73 94 138 1 9 49 0 537
2017 184 68 99 149 3 9 54 0 566
2018 172 79 83 138 2 11 57 0 542
2019 187 88 83 153 2 12 54 0 579
2020 165 77 80 171 2 18 53 0 566
2021 140 65 77 148 2 7 54 0 493
2022 115 59 72 159 2 8 44 0 459
2023 155 80 74 181 2 8 26 1 527

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Spruce Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 431 19.0 22.6 0
1989 540 22.0 24.5 n/a
1990 531 27.1 19.5 0
1991 506 23.3 21.7 n/a
1992 509 20.8 24.4 n/a
1993 503 20.3 24.8 n/a
1994 516 22.8 22.6 n/a
1995 555 23.6 23.5 n/a
1996 555 23.6 23.5 n/a
1997 561 24.8 22.6 n/a
1998 575 23.8 24.2 n/a
1999 527 23.3 22.6 n/a
2000 516 24.7 20.9 n/a
2001 514 24.1 21.3 n/a
2002 464 24.4 19.0 33
2003 464 24.4 19.0 33
2004 441 23.0 19.2 35.6
2005 441 23.2 19.0 33.3
2006 429 20.4 21.0 51.7
2007 478 25.6 18.7 52.5
2008 461 24.6 18.7 49.2
2009 502 24.6 20.4 53.8
2010 421 24.2 17.3 51
2011 440 20.9 21.0 36.8
2012 439 22.0 19.9 58.1
2013 486 24.1 20.1 58
2014 535 n/a n/a 60
2015 507 34.0 14.9 45.4
2016 537 30.0 17.9 54.2
2017 566 32.2 17.5 53.2
2018 542 33.8 16.0 51.8
2019 579 34.0 16.9 53.9
2020 566 38.0 14.8 52.3
2021 493 37.0 13.3 46.5
2022 459 33.0 13.9 45.1
2023 527 33.2 15.8 59.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Spruce Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 431 19.0 22.6 0
1989 540 22.0 24.5 n/a
1990 531 27.1 19.5 0
1991 506 23.3 21.7 n/a
1992 509 20.8 24.4 n/a
1993 503 20.3 24.8 n/a
1994 516 22.8 22.6 n/a
1995 555 23.6 23.5 n/a
1996 555 23.6 23.5 n/a
1997 561 24.8 22.6 n/a
1998 575 23.8 24.2 n/a
1999 527 23.3 22.6 n/a
2000 516 24.7 20.9 n/a
2001 514 24.1 21.3 n/a
2002 464 24.4 19.0 33
2003 464 24.4 19.0 33
2004 441 23.0 19.2 35.6
2005 441 23.2 19.0 33.3
2006 429 20.4 21.0 51.7
2007 478 25.6 18.7 52.5
2008 461 24.6 18.7 49.2
2009 502 24.6 20.4 53.8
2010 421 24.2 17.3 51
2011 440 20.9 21.0 36.8
2012 439 22.0 19.9 58.1
2013 486 24.1 20.1 58
2014 535 n/a n/a 60
2015 507 34.0 14.9 45.4
2016 537 30.0 17.9 54.2
2017 566 32.2 17.5 53.2
2018 542 33.8 16.0 51.8
2019 579 34.0 16.9 53.9
2020 566 38.0 14.8 52.3
2021 493 37.0 13.3 46.5
2022 459 33.0 13.9 45.1
2023 527 33.2 15.8 59.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Spruce Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201685.9%0.0%0.0%2.4%92.9%94.1%92.9%88.2%91.8%94.1%
201777.2%0.0%0.0%2.0%2.0%84.2%87.1%94.1%85.2%90.1%87.1%
201891.9%0.0%0.0%4.1%1.4%97.3%96.0%93.2%94.6%97.3%96.0%
201995.4%1.2%0.0%0.0%3.5%96.6%96.6%96.6%95.4%96.6%96.6%
202089.0%2.4%0.0%7.3%2.4%93.9%93.9%95.1%91.5%93.9%97.6%97.6%97.6%93.9%
202193.8%1.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%95.3%95.3%98.4%93.8%95.3%95.3%95.3%95.3%95.3%
202291.3%0.0%0.0%2.9%1.5%92.8%92.8%94.2%94.2%92.8%94.2%94.2%94.2%92.8%
202390.1%1.1%1.1%3.3%1.1%94.5%94.5%97.8%95.6%94.5%97.8%97.8%97.8%94.5%
202480.0%3.2%0.0%5.3%3.2%90.5%87.4%93.7%87.4%87.4%92.6%92.6%92.6%87.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201889.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.4%94.9%89.8%96.6%94.9%94.9%89.8%
201991.7%0.0%0.0%3.6%1.2%95.2%94.1%95.2%94.1%96.4%97.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201994.7%0.5%0.5%2.1%97.9%97.8%98.5%97.8%97.9%97.8%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Spruce Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $885 (6.1%) $13,726 (93.9%) $14,611
2020 $1,003 (8.5%) $10,844 (91.5%) $11,847
2021 $860 (5.0%) $16,351 (95.0%) $17,211
2022 $1,144 (5.9%) $18,114 (94.1%) $19,258

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Spruce Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 890th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 681st of 1169 Elementary schools
 20.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spruce Elementary)40.345.3
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Edmonds School District)6054.9
 5.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Spruce Elementary)50.845.2
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Edmonds School District)6254.4
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Spruce Elementary)41.244
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Edmonds School District)60.553.4
 7.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Spruce Elementary)43.344
 0.7%
   4th Grade Math (Edmonds School District)55.250
 5.2%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Spruce Elementary)54.648.3
 6.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Edmonds School District)6156.3
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Spruce Elementary)29.932.2
 2.3%
   5th Grade Math (Edmonds School District)48.343.5
 4.8%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Spruce Elementary)39.242.4
 3.2%
   5th Grade Science (Edmonds School District)5253.8
 1.9%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Spruce Elementary)43.943.2
 0.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Edmonds School District)65.957.7
 8.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Spruce Elementary)3539.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade Math (Edmonds School District)58.851.1
 7.8%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Spruce Elementary)4645
 0.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Edmonds School District)65.157.8
 7.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Spruce Elementary)38.440.6
 2.2%
   All Grades Math (Edmonds School District)53.845.5
 8.3%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Spruce Elementary)39.242.4
 3.2%
   All Grades Science (Edmonds School District)5453.8
 0.2%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students579527
 9%
African American8880
 9.1%
American Indian22
Asian8374
 10.8%
Hispanic153181
 18.3%
Pacific Islander128
 33.3%
White187155
 17.1%
Two or More Races5426
 51.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.9%59.6%
 5.7%


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Spruce Elementary ranks 711th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 527 students attended Spruce Elementary.

Students at Spruce Elementary are 34% Hispanic, 29% White, 15% African American, 14% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

Students who attend Spruce Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Meadowdale Middle School
High : Meadowdale High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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