Sparks Elementary School (Closed 2006)

Sparks Elementary School serves 210 students in grades 4-5. 
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
210 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
17%
10%
Black
25%
11%
White
58%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Eligible for Free Lunch (02-03)
85%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
13%
14%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Sparks Elementary School?
210 students attend Sparks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Sparks Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, and 17% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Sparks Elementary School offer ?
Sparks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Sparks Elementary School part of?
Sparks Elementary School is part of Mayfield Independent School District.

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