Serving 361 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sparks Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sparks Elementary serves the northern part of La Puente, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sparks Elementary School's student population of 361 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
361 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Motto
Doing Ordinary Things in Extra Ordinary Ways
School Rankings
Sparks Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sparks Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6146 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
91%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sparks Elementary School's ranking?
Sparks Elementary School is ranked #6146 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sparks Elementary School?
361 students attend Sparks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Sparks Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sparks Elementary School?
Sparks Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sparks Elementary School offer ?
Sparks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sparks Elementary School part of?
Sparks Elementary School is part of Hacienda La Puente Unified School District.
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