- Enrollment
- 2,300
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Belton, TX
Sparta El
Federal NCES profile for Sparta El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480986006511
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sparta El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Belton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 25.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sparta El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sparta El ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Belton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Sparta El held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 480986006511 · Belton, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
549 enr · 13.1:1 · 25.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Belton H S (2,300 students)
Sparta El held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sparta El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Belton H
Lake Belton H S
2,300 students
- Belton H S
Belton H S
1,763 students
- North Belton M
North Belton Middle
979 students
- Lake Belton Mi 803
Lake Belton Middle
803 students
- Chisholm Trail 766
Chisholm Trail El
766 students
- This school 549
Sparta El
549 students
What this shows Sparta El reports 549 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sparta El compares
Sparta El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.1% | ▼ 59% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 549 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
549
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,135
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 549 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 4.2%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Sparta El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Belton Isd reports $11,135 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sparta El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Belton H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belton H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Belton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Belton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chisholm Trail El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sparta El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 979
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~549 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sparta El
How many students attend Sparta El?
Sparta El has 549 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Belton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 598 (2022-23) → 574 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sparta El?
The student-teacher ratio at Sparta El is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 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 Sparta El?
25.1% of students at Sparta El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sparta El?
The largest demographic group at Sparta El is White at 65.8% of enrollment, in Belton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sparta El?
Sparta El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Sparta El rank among elementary schools in Belton?
By Resource Investment Index, Sparta El ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Belton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Belton on the city page.
What other schools are in Belton Isd?
Besides Sparta El, Belton Isd also operates Lake Belton H S (2,300 students), Belton H S (1,763 students), and North Belton Middle (979 students). See the Belton Isd district page for the complete list.