- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hartselle, AL
Sparkman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sparkman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010248001050
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sparkman Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Hartselle · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 70.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sparkman Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sparkman Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Hartselle, AL.
School address
District: Morgan County · Alabama
NCES ID 010248001050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
104 on latest CCD 010248001050 · Hartselle, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
104 enr · 13:1 · 70.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Albert P Brewer High School (757 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 4 schools in Hartselle. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Sparkman Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albert P Brewe
Albert P Brewer High School
757 students
- Priceville Ele
Priceville Elementary School
674 students
- West Morgan Mi
West Morgan Middle School
561 students
- West Morgan El
West Morgan Elementary School
512 students
- Priceville Hig
Priceville High School
506 students
- This school 104
Sparkman Elementary School
104 students
What this shows Sparkman Elementary School reports 104 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sparkman Elementary School compares
Sparkman Elementary School vs Alabama and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 27% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.2% | ▲ 19% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 104 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
104
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 5% in Alabama - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$11,920
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 104 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Morgan County reports $11,920 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sparkman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert P Brewer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Priceville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Morgan Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Morgan Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Priceville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sparkman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Hartselle
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~104 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sparkman Elementary School
How many students attend Sparkman Elementary School?
Sparkman Elementary School has 104 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hartselle, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sparkman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sparkman Elementary School is 13:1, which is 27% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 17% 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 Sparkman Elementary School?
70.2% of students at Sparkman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sparkman Elementary School?
Sparkman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Sparkman Elementary School rank among schools in Hartselle?
By Resource Investment Index, Sparkman Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Hartselle, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hartselle on the city page.
What other schools are in Morgan County?
Besides Sparkman Elementary School, Morgan County also operates Albert P Brewer High School (757 students), Priceville Elementary School (674 students), and West Morgan Middle School (561 students). See the Morgan County district page for the complete list.