Enrollment
41
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sparta, WI
Sparta High Point School
Federal NCES profile for Sparta High Point School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551416002542Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sparta High Point School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Sparta · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sparta High Point School has class sizes larger than 93% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sparta High Point School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Sparta, WI.
School address
District: Sparta Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551416002542 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sparta High Point School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sparta High Point School
Sparta High Point School is a small charter combined-grade school in Sparta, Wisconsin, enrolling 41 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.5:1 is larger than about 93% of Wisconsin schools and 42% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Wisconsin schools, with 41 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 46 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #24.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 117 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Among Sparta's public schools, it stands alongside Southside Early Learning Center (268 students): Sparta High Point School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.5:1 vs 10.7:1).
Sparta Area School District also operates Sparta High (871 students) and Sparta Meadowview Middle (687 students) alongside Sparta High Point School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sparta High Point School compares
Sparta High Point School on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▲ 42% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▲ 1% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 41 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
41
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 93% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$14,626
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sparta Area School District, which includes Sparta High Point School.
$14,626
Per student
-2%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.6%
State 59.0%
Federal 13.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Sparta High Point School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sparta Meadowview Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Herrman Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southside Early Learning Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sparta Montessori School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sparta High Point School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Sparta
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~41 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sparta High Point School
How many students attend Sparta High Point School?
Sparta High Point School has 41 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sparta, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sparta High Point School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sparta High Point School is 20.5:1, which is 42% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sparta High Point School?
39.0% of students at Sparta High Point School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sparta High Point School?
Sparta High Point School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sparta High Point School rank among schools in Sparta?
By Resource Investment Index, Sparta High Point School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Sparta, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sparta on the city page.
Is Sparta High Point School a good school?
Sparta High Point School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sparta Area School District?
Besides Sparta High Point School, Sparta Area School District also operates Sparta High (871 students), Sparta Meadowview Middle (687 students), and Herrman Elementary (616 students). See the Sparta Area School District district page for the complete list.
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