J Fred Sparke School serves 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 86%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 323 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for J Fred Sparke School covers the entire district in Levittown, NY, encompassing approximately 2.1 square miles. Typically, it takes parents about 5-10 minutes to drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
J Fred Sparke School's student population of 323 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
323 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
The diversity score of J Fred Sparke School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥95%
86%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)85-89%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Asian
26%
10%
Hispanic
29%
31%
Black
2%
15%
White
38%
39%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 86% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% NY state average).
How many students attend J Fred Sparke School?
323 students attend J Fred Sparke School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of J Fred Sparke School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J Fred Sparke School?
J Fred Sparke School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does J Fred Sparke School offer ?
J Fred Sparke School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is J Fred Sparke School part of?
J Fred Sparke School is part of Island Trees Union Free School District.
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