- Enrollment
- 2,812
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denton, TX
Joe Dale Sparks Campus
Federal NCES profile for Joe Dale Sparks Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481674003735
👥 S:T ratio 79
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joe Dale Sparks Campus earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #18 of 20
- schools in Denton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 53.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Joe Dale Sparks Campus has class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joe Dale Sparks Campus ranks #18 of 20 schools in Denton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Joe Dale Sparks Campus grew from 62 students in 2022-23 to 72 in 2023-24 (+16.1%).
Teacher FTE held 14.9 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 481674003735 · Denton, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
73 enr · 5.2:1 · 53.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Ray Braswell H S (2,812 students)
Joe Dale Sparks Campus grew from 62 students in 2022-23 to 72 in 2023-24 (+16.1%). Teacher FTE held 14.9 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Joe Dale Sparks Campus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ray Braswell H
Ray Braswell H S
2,812 students
- Guyer H S
Guyer H S
2,577 students
- Denton H S
Denton H S
2,083 students
- Ryan H S
Ryan H S
2,051 students
- Strickland Mid 956
Strickland Middle
956 students
- This school 73
Joe Dale Sparks Campus
73 students
What this shows Joe Dale Sparks Campus reports 73 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joe Dale Sparks Campus compares
Joe Dale Sparks Campus is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.2:1 | ▼ 65% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▼ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 73 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.2:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
73
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.2:1
students per teacher
- 65% below state mean
Top 2% in Texas - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.2%
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
$11,484
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.0%
White 30.1%
African American 23.3%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 2.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Joe Dale Sparks Campus is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Denton Isd reports $11,484 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joe Dale Sparks Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Braswell H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Guyer H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denton H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ryan H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Strickland Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joe Dale Sparks Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,577
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 2,083
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~73 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Joe Dale Sparks Campus
How many students attend Joe Dale Sparks Campus?
Joe Dale Sparks Campus has 73 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Denton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 62 (2022-23) → 72 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joe Dale Sparks Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Joe Dale Sparks Campus is 5.2:1, which is 65% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 67% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joe Dale Sparks Campus?
53.2% of students at Joe Dale Sparks Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joe Dale Sparks Campus?
The largest demographic group at Joe Dale Sparks Campus is Hispanic or Latino at 37.0% of enrollment, in Denton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joe Dale Sparks Campus?
Joe Dale Sparks Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Joe Dale Sparks Campus rank among schools in Denton?
By Resource Investment Index, Joe Dale Sparks Campus ranks #18 of 20 schools in Denton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Denton on the city page.
What other schools are in Denton Isd?
Besides Joe Dale Sparks Campus, Denton Isd also operates Ray Braswell H S (2,812 students), Guyer H S (2,577 students), and Denton H S (2,083 students). See the Denton Isd district page for the complete list.