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Spruce Street School

12 SPRUCE ST NEW YORK NY 10018

Top 25% School in New York

Ranked 8 of 80 in New York

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About Spruce Street School

Spruce Street School (PS 397) is a Pre-K–8 school in District 2 of Manhattan. The school cultures an expectation for strong education and a focus on academic achievement, community, and diversity. Their students are performing above city averages, with nearly 90% of students hitting or exceeding the state standards in reading and mathematics.

Also, their students are made ready to transition to high school with an average of 98% of their 8th-grade students earning credits prior to graduation. Parents also enjoy accessible programming, such as free food, after-school programming, and providing an active PTA with the means to address exceptional opportunities for children.

?School leadership prioritizes inquiry-based learning approaches, accessible social-emotional growth, and engaging everyone to be a part of the space at Spruce Street School (PS 397), making it one of the best elementary schools in New York City.

Spruce Street School Contact Information

Address

12 SPRUCE ST NEW YORK NY 10018

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Phone

(212) 266-4800

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 52%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 52% in Math and 52% in Reading.
39
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
11
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
431
Total Students
$73460
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 8 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Spruce Street School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM - 2:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 45.7%
Asian 23.4%
Hispanic 13.9%
Black 4.9%
Two+ Races 11.8%
Native Am. 1%
White
45.7%
Asian
23.4%
Hispanic
13.9%
Black
4.9%
Two+ Races
11.8%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 431
52.2%
225 Female
47.8%
206 Male

Student Population

431 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Spruce Street School hosted their annual Gala & Auction on April 4, 2025 at City Vineyard to benefit school programs and bolster community engagement.

FAQ

Q: Is Spruce Street School (PS 397) a safe place for students?

A: Yes, Spruce Street School (PS 397) has secure facilities and are well equipped with safety features to ensure the safety of residents.

Q: Do facilities include a Spruce Street School (PS 397)?

A: Spruce Street School (PS 397) is equipped with science labs, rooftop playground, and a cafeteria.

Q: Are there options for parents to get involved at Spruce Street School (PS 397)?

A: Parents have the option to join the PTA or School Leadership Team to weigh in on decisions at the school.

Q: According to Spruce Street School (PS 397), how does it promote Diversity?

A: Spruce Street School (PS 397) embraces diversity and promotes inclusion and our values are that acknowledge our cultural, ethnic and learning differences.

Q: How do you schedule a tour of Spruce Street School (PS 397)?

A: Go to the Spruce Street School (PS 397) web site or to the main office and talk to the staff to book a tour.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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