- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sparkman, AR
Sparkman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sparkman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 84/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050729005139
👥 S:T ratio 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sparkman Elementary School earns 84/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Arkansas.
- 84
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.9:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 27
- students enrolled
Sparkman Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Harmony Grove School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050729005139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
27 on latest CCD 050729005139 · Sparkman, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
27 enr · 3.9:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 84
Nearest enrollment peer: Harmony Grove Elem. School (425 students)
Sparkman Elementary School CCD stamps from the federal school universe. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Sparkman Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harmony Grove
Harmony Grove Elem. School
425 students
- Harmony Grove
Harmony Grove High School
402 students
- This school 27
Sparkman Elementary School
27 students
What this shows Sparkman Elementary School reports 27 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sparkman Elementary School compares
Sparkman Elementary School vs Arkansas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.9:1 | ▼ 71% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 38% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 27 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.9:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
27
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
3.9:1
students per teacher
- 71% below state mean
Top 2% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,801
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
District finance for Harmony Grove School District reports $11,801 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony Grove Elem. School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harmony Grove 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
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~27 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sparkman Elementary School
How many students attend Sparkman Elementary School?
Sparkman Elementary School has 27 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sparkman, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sparkman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sparkman Elementary School is 3.9:1, which is 71% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 75% 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?
37.0% of students at Sparkman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sparkman Elementary School?
Sparkman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 84/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Harmony Grove School District?
Besides Sparkman Elementary School, Harmony Grove School District also operates Harmony Grove Elem. School (425 students) and Harmony Grove High School (402 students). See the Harmony Grove School District district page for the complete list.