Spruce Elementary School serves 27 students in grades 1-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
27 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
13:1
American Indian
11%
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
85%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% WI state average).
How many students attend Spruce Elementary School?
27 students attend Spruce Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Spruce Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spruce Elementary School?
Spruce Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spruce Elementary School offer ?
Spruce Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Spruce Elementary School part of?
Spruce Elementary School is part of Oconto Falls Public School District.
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