Serving 627 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sparta Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 627 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sparta Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sparta Elementary School's student population of 627 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
627 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sparta Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sparta Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1160 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
22%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
67%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sparta Elementary School's ranking?
Sparta Elementary School is ranked #1160 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Sparta Elementary School often compared to?
Sparta Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sparta Elementary School?
627 students attend Sparta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Sparta Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sparta Elementary School?
Sparta Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sparta Elementary School offer ?
Sparta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sparta Elementary School part of?
Sparta Elementary School is part of Belton ISD School District.
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