- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Frank Sparkes Elementary held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 064296006988 · Winton, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 23.4:1 · 81.0% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Winton Middle (579 students)
Frank Sparkes Elementary held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Frank Sparkes Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Winton Middle
Winton Middle
579 students
- Winfield Eleme
Winfield Elementary
444 students
- This school
Frank Sparkes Elementary
422 students
- Sybil N. Crook
Sybil N. Crookham Elementary
362 students
What this shows Frank Sparkes Elementary reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frank Sparkes Elementary compares
Frank Sparkes Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,525
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Winton reports $17,525 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~422 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.