- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sparta, NC
Sparta Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sparta Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370012000040
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sparta Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% of North Carolina schools.
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 69.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 523
- students enrolled
Sparta Elementary has class sizes smaller than 89% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Alleghany County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370012000040 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Sparta Elementary held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 370012000040 · Sparta, NC Other · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 11.6:1 · 69.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Alleghany High (395 students)
Sparta Elementary held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Sparta Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sparta Elementary
523 students
- Alleghany High
Alleghany High
395 students
- Glade Creek El
Glade Creek Elementary
236 students
- Piney Creek El 198
Piney Creek Elementary
198 students
What this shows Sparta Elementary reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sparta Elementary compares
Sparta Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.5% | ▲ 5% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 11% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.3%
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
$14,685
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 523 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.3%
Hispanic or Latino 35.0%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Sparta Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alleghany County Schools reports $14,685 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sparta Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alleghany High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glade Creek Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Piney Creek Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sparta Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~523 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sparta Elementary
How many students attend Sparta Elementary?
Sparta Elementary has 523 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sparta, NC. CCD year-over-year: 558 (2022-23) → 560 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sparta Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sparta Elementary is 11.6:1, which is 27% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 26% 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 Elementary?
69.5% of students at Sparta Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sparta Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sparta Elementary is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in Sparta, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sparta Elementary?
Sparta Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Alleghany County Schools?
Besides Sparta Elementary, Alleghany County Schools also operates Alleghany High (395 students), Glade Creek Elementary (236 students), and Piney Creek Elementary (198 students). See the Alleghany County Schools district page for the complete list.