Spruce School vs Tonawanda Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Spruce School
North Tonawanda · Public elementary · Grades K–6
336 students
Tonawanda Elementary School
Tonawanda · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
785 students
| Measure | Spruce School North Tonawanda, New York | Tonawanda Elementary School Tonawanda, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1336 of 2,536 | #1304 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #23869 of 50,301 | #23441 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 336 | 785 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 785 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 48.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 46% |
| city | North Tonawanda | Tonawanda |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (51.9 vs 52.5).
- •Tonawanda Elementary School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Spruce School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Tonawanda Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.8% vs 60.1%).
- •Tonawanda Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 10.8).
- •Tonawanda Elementary School is the larger school with 785 students compared with 336.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Spruce School better than Tonawanda Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Spruce School and Tonawanda Elementary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between North Tonawanda and Tonawanda in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Spruce School: 336. Tonawanda Elementary School: 785. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Spruce School and Tonawanda Elementary School rank in New York?
Spruce School is 1336th of 2,536 and Tonawanda Elementary School is 1304th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).