Enrollment
735
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 173690003806
Sparta Lincoln School — Sparta, IL
Federal NCES profile for Sparta Lincoln School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — composite Resource Quality Score 27/100.
School address
District: Sparta Cusd 140 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sparta Lincoln School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What this school's NCES data tells you
Sparta Lincoln School reports 735 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 53.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 37.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Sparta Cusd 140 spends $17,274 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 33.2% from local sources (property taxes), 40.4% from the state, and 26.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a composite Resource Quality Grade of F (27/100), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sparta Lincoln School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment (students) | 735 | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Overview
Enrollment 735
Teachers (FTE) 53.0
Students per teacher 13.8:1 -5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173690003806
Student demographics
White 70.2%
African American 15.6%
Two or More 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 37.0%
In-school suspensions 56
Out-of-school suspensions 18
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sparta Cusd 140, which includes Sparta Lincoln School.
$17,274
Per student
-14%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 33.2%
State 40.4%
Federal 26.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Sparta Lincoln School
How many students attend Sparta Lincoln School?
Sparta Lincoln School has 735 students enrolled. It is a other school in Sparta, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sparta Lincoln School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sparta Lincoln School is 13.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sparta Lincoln School?
The largest demographic group at Sparta Lincoln School is White at 70.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Sparta, IL.
What is the quality grade for Sparta Lincoln School?
Sparta Lincoln School receives a Resource Quality Grade of F (27/100) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This grade reflects available federal resource indicators, not standardized test scores.
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