Enrollment
422
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Winton, CA
Frank Sparkes Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Frank Sparkes Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064296006988
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank Sparkes Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Winton · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- students per teacher
- 81.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank Sparkes Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Sparkes Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Winton, CA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frank Sparkes Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frank Sparkes Elementary
Frank Sparkes Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Winton, California, enrolling 422 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.4:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 422 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,899 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,682, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 422 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Winton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Winfield Elementary (444 students): Frank Sparkes Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.4:1 vs 21.1:1).
Winton also operates Winton Middle (579 students) and Winfield Elementary (444 students) alongside Frank Sparkes Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Frank Sparkes Elementary compares
Frank Sparkes Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.0% | ▲ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 66% in California - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
60.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,187
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.3%
White 5.0%
Asian 4.7%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, Frank Sparkes Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winton, which includes Frank Sparkes Elementary.
$15,187
Per student
-8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.3%
State 82.6%
Federal 12.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Frank Sparkes Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winfield Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sybil N. Crookham Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank Sparkes Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Winton
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~422 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Frank Sparkes Elementary
How many students attend Frank Sparkes Elementary?
Frank Sparkes Elementary has 422 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Winton, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank Sparkes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank Sparkes Elementary is 23.4:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frank Sparkes Elementary?
81.0% of students at Frank Sparkes Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank Sparkes Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Frank Sparkes Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 89.3% of enrollment, in Winton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank Sparkes Elementary?
Frank Sparkes Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frank Sparkes Elementary rank among elementary schools in Winton?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Sparkes Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Winton, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Winton on the city page.
Is Frank Sparkes Elementary a good school?
Frank Sparkes Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Winton?
Besides Frank Sparkes Elementary, Winton also operates Winton Middle (579 students), Winfield Elementary (444 students), and Sybil N. Crookham Elementary (362 students). See the Winton district page for the complete list.
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