- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sparta, MO
Sparta Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Sparta Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292874001775
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sparta Elem. earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Sparta · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sparta Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sparta Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sparta, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Sparta Elem. held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.8 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 292874001775 · Sparta, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
263 enr · 12:1 · 40.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Sparta High (227 students)
Sparta Elem. held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.8 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Sparta Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sparta Elem.
263 students
- Sparta High
Sparta High
227 students
- Sparta Middle
Sparta Middle
187 students
- Sparta Prek Ce 57
Sparta Prek Center
57 students
What this shows Sparta Elem. reports 263 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sparta Elem. compares
Sparta Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 6% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▼ 12% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
263
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Missouri - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$10,406
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.6%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 96.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.6, Sparta Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Sparta R-Iii reports $10,406 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sparta Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sparta Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sparta Prek Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sparta Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 57
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~263 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sparta Elem.
How many students attend Sparta Elem.?
Sparta Elem. has 263 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sparta, MO. CCD year-over-year: 256 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sparta Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Sparta Elem. is 12:1, which is 6% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 24% 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 Elem.?
40.6% of students at Sparta Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sparta Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Sparta Elem. is White at 96.6% of enrollment, in Sparta, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sparta Elem.?
Sparta Elem. 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 Elem. rank among public schools in Sparta?
By Resource Investment Index, Sparta Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sparta, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sparta R-Iii?
Besides Sparta Elem., Sparta R-Iii also operates Sparta High (227 students), Sparta Middle (187 students), and Sparta Prek Center (57 students). See the Sparta R-Iii district page for the complete list.