Home > Maryland > Baltimore County > Sparks Glencoe

Sparks Elementary School

601 Belfast Rd
Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152

( shown in map)

View full size Get directions

10/

Top 5%

Tel: (410) 887-7900

sparkses.ss3.sharpschool.com

SAVE SCHOOL

Serving 497 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sparks Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).

The percentage of students achieving is 67% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving is 76% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 497 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
: Top 5% in MD
: 67% (Top 5%)
: 76% (Top 10%)
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sparks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Sparks Elementary School's student population of 497 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2005

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Sparks Elementary School
Kind	74
1	81
2	86
3	80
4	93
5	83

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

497 students

View Data

Total Students Trends Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Sparks Elementary School
2023	472
2022	477
2021	485
2020	486
2019	486
2018	509
2017	509
2016	518
2015	526
2014	560
2013	566
2012	574
2011	556
2010	554
2009	512
2008	518
2007	498
2006	501
2005	512
2004	491
2003	496
2002	478
2001	453
2000	411
1999	302
1998	282
1997	272
1996	272
1995	295
1994	440
1993	446
1992	438
1991	459
1990	401
1989	384
1988	349
1987	305

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

View Data

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Sparks Elementary School
2023	32
2022	34
2021	34
2020	31
2019	31
2018	29
2017	29
2016	29
2015	32
2014	31
2013	35
2012	33
2011	33
2010	33
2009	31
2008	32
2007	28
2006	28
2005	30
2004	28
2003	24
2002	24
2001	23
2000	22
1999	16
1998	16
1997	15
1996	17
1995	16
1994	23
1993	22
1992	23
1991	22
1990	20
1989	19
1988	17
1987	16

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Rankings

Sparks Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Sparks Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (MD)

#50 out of 1347 schools
(Top 5%)

View Data

Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Sparks Elementary School
2022	#50
2021	#180
2019	#45
2018	#55
2017	#55
2016	#151
2015	#247
2014	#125
2013	#33
2012	#55
2011	#88

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

67%

25%

View Data

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2022)
Year	Sparks Elementary School	Maryland	Baltimore County School District
2022	67%	25%	20%
2021	46%	20%	15%
2019	77%	38%	31%
2017	74%	41%	36%
2016	81%	42%	38%
2015	57%	38%	33%
2014	95%	72%	74%
2013	97%	79%	81%
2012	98%	82%	83%
2011	96%	80%	81%
2010	97%	80%	81%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

76%

45%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2022)
Year	Sparks Elementary School	Maryland	Baltimore County School District
2022	76%	45%	40%
2021	50%	36%	34%
2019	79%	46%	39%
2017	75%	41%	37%
2016	72%	44%	40%
2015	74%	45%	48%
2014	95%	82%	83%
2013	98%	85%	86%
2012	97%	85%	86%
2011	96%	85%	87%
2010	97%	84%	85%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

65-69%

36%

View Data

Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Sparks Elementary School	Maryland	Baltimore County School District
2022	67%	36%	29%
2021	77%	41%	36%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

14:1

View Data

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Sparks Elementary School	Maryland	Baltimore County School District
2023	15:1	14:1	15:1
2022	14:1	14:1	15:1
2021	14:1	14:1	14:1
2020	16:1	15:1	15:1
2019	16:1	15:1	15:1
2018	18:1	15:1	16:1
2017	18:1	15:1	16:1
2016	18:1	15:1	16:1
2015	16:1	15:1	15:1
2014	18:1	15:1	15:1
2013	16:1	15:1	15:1
2012	17:1	15:1	15:1
2011	17:1	15:1	14:1
2010	17:1	15:1	14:1
2009	16:1	15:1	14:1
2008	16:1	14:1	14:1
2007	18:1	15:1	15:1
2006	18:1	16:1	15:1
2005	17:1	16:1	15:1
2004	18:1	16:1	15:1
2003	21:1	16:1	16:1
2002	20:1	16:1	16:1
2001	20:1	17:1	16:1
2000	19:1	17:1	16:1
1999	19:1	18:1	17:1
1998	18:1	17:1	16:1
1997	18:1	17:1	16:1
1996	16:1	18:1	17:1
1995	18:1	17:1	17:1
1994	20:1	18:1	17:1
1993	20:1	18:1	16:1
1992	19:1	18:1	17:1
1991	21:1	18:1	17:1
1990	20:1	18:1	17:1
1989	21:1	18:1	17:1
1988	21:1	19:1	17:1
1987	19:1	19:1	17:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Sparks Elementary School	Maryland	Baltimore County School District
2023	7%	7%	8%
2022	6%	7%	8%
2021	7%	7%	8%
2020	7%	7%	8%
2019	7%	7%	8%
2018	7%	7%	8%
2017	7%	7%	8%
2016	6%	7%	8%
2015	7%	7%	7%
2014	6%	6%	7%
2013	6%	6%	7%
2012	6%	7%	7%
2011	5%	6%	6%
2010	5%	7%	6%
2009	2%	6%	7%
2008	3%	6%	6%
2007	2%	6%	5%
2006	4%	5%	5%
2005	4%	5%	5%
2004	4%	5%	5%
2003	3%	5%	5%
2002	3%	5%	5%
2001	4%	5%	5%
2000	3%	4%	4%
1999	2%	4%	4%
1998	2%	4%	3%
1997	3%	4%	3%
1996	2%	4%	3%
1995	3%	4%	3%
1994	3%	4%	3%
1993	3%	4%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hispanic

23%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Sparks Elementary School	Maryland	Baltimore County School District
2023	5%	22%	16%
2022	4%	21%	14%
2021	3%	20%	13%
2020	3%	18%	11%
2019	3%	18%	11%
2018	1%	17%	9%
2017	1%	17%	9%
2016	1%	16%	8%
2015	2%	15%	8%
2014	3%	14%	7%
2013	3%	13%	7%
2012	4%	12%	6%
2011	4%	12%	6%
2010	2%	10%	5%
2009	3%	10%	5%
2008	2%	9%	4%
2007	2%	8%	4%
2006	1%	8%	3%
2005	2%	7%	3%
2004	2%	6%	3%
2003	3%	6%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black

33%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Sparks Elementary School	Maryland	Baltimore County School District
2023	2%	33%	40%
2022	4%	33%	40%
2021	4%	34%	40%
2020	2%	34%	39%
2019	2%	34%	39%
2018	2%	34%	39%
2017	2%	34%	39%
2016	2%	34%	39%
2015	2%	34%	39%
2014	3%	35%	39%
2013	4%	35%	39%
2012	3%	35%	39%
2011	5%	36%	39%
2010	6%	38%	41%
2009	6%	38%	40%
2008	4%	38%	40%
2007	5%	38%	40%
2006	3%	38%	40%
2005	2%	38%	38%
2004	2%	38%	37%
2003	2%	37%	35%
2002	3%	37%	34%
2001	3%	37%	32%
2000	2%	37%	31%
1999	5%	37%	29%
1998	6%	36%	28%
1997	5%	35%	27%
1996	3%	35%	25%
1995	3%	34%	24%
1994	2%	34%	22%
1993	2%	33%	20%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White

81%

32%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Sparks Elementary School	Maryland	Baltimore County School District
2023	83%	33%	31%
2022	83%	34%	33%
2021	82%	34%	34%
2020	85%	36%	37%
2019	85%	36%	37%
2018	86%	38%	40%
2017	86%	38%	40%
2016	88%	39%	41%
2015	87%	40%	42%
2014	85%	41%	43%
2013	86%	42%	44%
2012	84%	42%	45%
2011	84%	43%	46%
2010	87%	45%	47%
2009	89%	46%	48%
2008	91%	47%	50%
2007	91%	48%	51%
2006	92%	49%	52%
2005	92%	50%	53%
2004	92%	51%	55%
2003	92%	52%	57%
2002	91%	53%	59%
2001	90%	53%	61%
2000	95%	55%	64%
1999	93%	55%	66%
1998	92%	56%	68%
1997	92%	57%	69%
1996	95%	58%	71%
1995	94%	59%	72%
1994	95%	59%	74%
1993	95%	60%	76%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Sparks Elementary School	Maryland	Baltimore County School District
2023	3%	5%	5%
2022	3%	5%	5%
2021	3%	5%	5%
2020	3%	5%	5%
2019	3%	5%	5%
2018	4%	4%	4%
2017	4%	4%	4%
2016	3%	4%	4%
2015	2%	4%	4%
2014	3%	4%	4%
2013	1%	4%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

0.34

0.74

View Data

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Sparks Elementary School	Maryland	Baltimore County School District
2023	0.31	0.73	0.71
2022	0.31	0.73	0.71
2021	0.32	0.73	0.70
2020	0.27	0.72	0.69
2019	0.27	0.72	0.69
2018	0.26	0.72	0.67
2017	0.26	0.72	0.67
2016	0.22	0.71	0.67
2015	0.24	0.70	0.66
2014	0.27	0.69	0.66
2013	0.27	0.69	0.65
2012	0.29	0.69	0.64
2011	0.30	0.67	0.64
2010	0.24	0.65	0.61
2009	0.21	0.64	0.60
2008	0.16	0.63	0.59
2007	0.17	0.62	0.59
2006	0.15	0.61	0.58
2005	0.15	0.60	0.57
2004	0.15	0.60	0.56
2003	0.15	0.59	0.55
2002	0.17	0.58	0.54
2001	0.18	0.58	0.52
2000	0.12	0.56	0.50
1999	0.12	0.56	0.48
1998	0.14	0.56	0.47
1997	0.15	0.56	0.46
1996	0.10	0.55	0.44
1995	0.12	0.54	0.42
1994	0.10	0.54	0.40
1993	0.09	0.54	0.38

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

12%

44%

View Data

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1990-2023)
Year	Sparks Elementary School	Maryland	Baltimore County School District
2023	11%	46%	48%
2022	5%	38%	37%
2021	8%	40%	46%
2020	3%	41%	42%
2019	3%	41%	42%
2016	3%	40%	40%
2015	3%	39%	40%
2014	4%	38%	40%
2013	5%	36%	39%
2012	5%	36%	37%
2011	5%	33%	34%
2010	6%	31%	30%
2009	6%	27%	27%
2008	3%	26%	25%
2007	1%	25%	24%
2006	2%	25%	24%
2005	2%	25%	23%
2003	1%	24%	20%
2002	1%	23%	19%
2001	1%	23%	19%
2000	1%	24%	20%
1999	4%	25%	21%
1998	5%	26%	21%
1997	5%	26%	21%
1996	3%	26%	20%
1995	2%	26%	19%
1994	2%	25%	17%
1993	2%	21%	10%
1992	2%	21%	11%
1991	2%	18%	9%
1990	3%	18%	9%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

View Data

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2001-2023)
Year	Sparks Elementary School	Maryland	Baltimore County School District
2023	2%	4%	5%
2021	1%	5%	5%
2020	1%	6%	8%
2019	1%	6%	8%
2014	1%	6%	7%
2013	1%	6%	7%
2012	1%	6%	8%
2011	1%	7%	8%
2010	1%	7%	9%
2009	2%	8%	10%
2008	1%	8%	9%
2007	1%	7%	9%
2005	2%	7%	8%
2003	1%	7%	8%
2001	1%	7%	8%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Baltimore County School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sparks Elementary School's ranking?

Sparks Elementary School is ranked #50 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.

What schools are Sparks Elementary School often compared to?

Sparks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hereford Middle School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).

How many students attend Sparks Elementary School?

497 students attend Sparks Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

81% of Sparks Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Sparks Elementary School?

Sparks Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.

What grades does Sparks Elementary School offer ?

Sparks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).

What school district is Sparks Elementary School part of?

Sparks Elementary School is part of Baltimore County School District.

School Reviews

5 1/17/2018

I think that Sparks Elementary School is a wonderful school with great aparastics. I am so sad to leave sparks this year. I have loved being a student at sparks since kindergarten and I will miss it so much.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Maelan Altberger

Review Sparks Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities

Recent Articles

June 03, 2025

Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate

The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.

June 03, 2025

Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day

What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.

May 27, 2025

What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming

Students all over the nation go hungry every day not because their schools don’t offer lunch, but because they refuse them to children with outstanding debts. Read on to learn about the horror that is lunch shaming and what can be done about it.

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 497 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
: Top 5%
: 67% (Top 5%)
: 76% (Top 10%)
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education