Sparkman Elementary School

72 Plainview
Hartselle, AL 35640
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 141 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sparkman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 141 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sparkman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Sparkman Elementary School's student population of 141 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
141 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Sparkman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sparkman Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
#945 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
24%
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25-29%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
7%
10%
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Black
3%
32%
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White
84%
53%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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0.29
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sparkman Elementary School's ranking?
Sparkman Elementary School is ranked #945 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Sparkman Elementary School often compared to?
Sparkman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fe Burleson Elementary School, Priceville Elementary School, Barkley Bridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Sparkman Elementary School?
141 students attend Sparkman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Sparkman Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sparkman Elementary School?
Sparkman Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Sparkman Elementary School offer ?
Sparkman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Sparkman Elementary School part of?
Sparkman Elementary School is part of Morgan County School District.

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5   7/24/2014
I go to Sparkman elementary and I ike it
- Posted by Student/Alumni - robin

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 141 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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