Sparta Elementary School
Tel:
(417)634-3223
- Sparta Elementary School serves 287 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 28%.
School Overview
- Sparta Elementary School's student population of 287 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 287 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sparta Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sparta Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
| Overall School Rank | #678 out of 2,073 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| Hispanic | n/a | 6% |
| Black | n/a | 16% |
| White | 95% | 72% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.23 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 44% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sparta R-iii School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sparta Elementary School is Sparta High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Sparta Middle School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sparta Sparta High School Grades: 9-12 | 198 students
0.2 miles
8520 State Hwy14e
Sparta, MO 65753
(417)634-3224 0.2 9-12 198 - Sparta Sparta Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 250 students
0.2 miles
217 Division St
Sparta, MO 65753
(417)634-5518 0.2 5-8 250 - Sparta Sparta Pk Center Grades: PK | 29 students
0.2 miles
113 Division St
Sparta, MO 65753
(417)634-3223 0.2 PK 29 - Chadwick Chadwick Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 155 students
5.1 miles
7090 State Hwy 125 S
Chadwick, MO 65629
(417)634-3588 5.1 PK-6 155 - Chadwick Chadwick High School Grades: 7-12 | 89 students
5.1 miles
7090 State Hwy 125 S
Chadwick, MO 65629
(417)634-3588 5.1 7-12 89
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