- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Levittown, NY
J Fred Sparke School
Federal NCES profile for J Fred Sparke School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361551001321
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J Fred Sparke School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #11 of 12
- public schools in Levittown · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
J Fred Sparke School has class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J Fred Sparke School ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Levittown, NY.
School address
District: Island Trees Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361551001321 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
J Fred Sparke School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.7 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 361551001321 · Levittown, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 16.1:1 · 25.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Island Trees Middle School (725 students)
J Fred Sparke School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.7 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
J Fred Sparke School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Island Trees M
Island Trees Middle School
725 students
- Island Trees H
Island Trees High School
701 students
- Michael F Stok
Michael F Stokes School
511 students
- This school
J Fred Sparke School
323 students
What this shows J Fred Sparke School reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How J Fred Sparke School compares
J Fred Sparke School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 56% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 92% in New York - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$30,033
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.4%
Hispanic or Latino 29.4%
Asian 26.0%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, J Fred Sparke School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Island Trees Union Free School District reports $30,033 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J Fred Sparke School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Trees Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Island Trees High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Michael F Stokes School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J Fred Sparke School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide other 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 (~323 students)
Frequently asked questions about J Fred Sparke School
How many students attend J Fred Sparke School?
J Fred Sparke School has 323 students enrolled. It is a public school in Levittown, NY. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J Fred Sparke School?
The student-teacher ratio at J Fred Sparke School is 16.1:1, which is 36% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J Fred Sparke School?
25.0% of students at J Fred Sparke School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J Fred Sparke School?
The largest demographic group at J Fred Sparke School is White at 38.4% of enrollment, in Levittown, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J Fred Sparke School?
J Fred Sparke School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 J Fred Sparke School rank among public schools in Levittown?
By Resource Investment Index, J Fred Sparke School ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Levittown, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Levittown on the city page.
What other schools are in Island Trees Union Free School District?
Besides J Fred Sparke School, Island Trees Union Free School District also operates Island Trees Middle School (725 students), Island Trees High School (701 students), and Michael F Stokes School (511 students). See the Island Trees Union Free School District district page for the complete list.