- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sparta, MO
Sparta High
Federal NCES profile for Sparta High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292874001776
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sparta High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Sparta · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 28.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sparta High has class sizes larger than 72% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sparta High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sparta, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Sparta High shrank from 247 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.9 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 292874001776 · Sparta, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
227 enr · 14.2:1 · 28.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Sparta Elem. (263 students)
Sparta High shrank from 247 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 16.9 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Sparta High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sparta Elem.
Sparta Elem.
263 students
- This school
Sparta High
227 students
- Sparta Middle
Sparta Middle
187 students
- Sparta Prek Ce 57
Sparta Prek Center
57 students
What this shows Sparta High reports 227 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sparta High compares
Sparta High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.7% | ▼ 38% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
227
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in Missouri - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.7%
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 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.5%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.2, Sparta High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sparta Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sparta Prek Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sparta High'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 high 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 (~227 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sparta High
How many students attend Sparta High?
Sparta High has 227 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sparta, MO. CCD year-over-year: 247 (2022-23) → 229 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sparta High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sparta High is 14.2:1, which is 11% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sparta High?
28.7% of students at Sparta High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sparta High?
The largest demographic group at Sparta High is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in Sparta, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sparta High?
Sparta High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 High rank among public schools in Sparta?
By Resource Investment Index, Sparta High ranks #3 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 High, Sparta R-Iii also operates Sparta Elem. (263 students), Sparta Middle (187 students), and Sparta Prek Center (57 students). See the Sparta R-Iii district page for the complete list.