Joan F. Sparkman Elementary School (Closed 2010)

Joan F. Sparkman Elementary School served 347 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
347 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2009-2010 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
9%
12%
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Hispanic
35%
56%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
52%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.60
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Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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Source: 2009-2010 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Joan F. Sparkman Elementary School?
347 students attend Joan F. Sparkman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Joan F. Sparkman Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joan F. Sparkman Elementary School?
Joan F. Sparkman Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Joan F. Sparkman Elementary School offer ?
Joan F. Sparkman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Joan F. Sparkman Elementary School part of?
Joan F. Sparkman Elementary School is part of Temecula Valley Unified School District.

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