Enrollment
323
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J Fred Sparke School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at J Fred Sparke School
J Fred Sparke School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Levittown, New York, enrolling 323 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.1:1 is larger than about 92% of New York schools and 36% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 323 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 575 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #462, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 323 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Island Trees Union Free School District also operates Island Trees Middle School (725 students) and Island Trees High School (701 students) alongside J Fred Sparke School.
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 J Fred Sparke School compares
J Fred Sparke School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$28,701
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Island Trees Union Free School District, which includes J Fred Sparke School.
$28,701
Per student
+9%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+73%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.5%
State 32.2%
Federal 7.4%
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 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
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~323 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is J Fred Sparke School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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