- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sparta, MO
Sparta Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sparta Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292874001430
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sparta Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Sparta · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sparta Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sparta Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sparta, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Sparta Middle held near 200 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.6 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 292874001430 · Sparta, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
187 enr · 13.4:1 · 30.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Sparta Elem. (263 students)
Sparta Middle held near 200 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.6 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Sparta Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sparta Elem.
Sparta Elem.
263 students
- Sparta High
Sparta High
227 students
- This school
Sparta Middle
187 students
- Sparta Prek Ce 57
Sparta Prek Center
57 students
What this shows Sparta Middle reports 187 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sparta Middle compares
Sparta Middle 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 34% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 187 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
187
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 61% in Missouri - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.7%
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 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.2%
Two or More 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.3, Sparta Middle 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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sparta High | 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 Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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 (~187 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sparta Middle
How many students attend Sparta Middle?
Sparta Middle has 187 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sparta, MO. CCD year-over-year: 200 (2022-23) → 200 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sparta Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sparta Middle is 13.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sparta Middle?
30.5% of students at Sparta Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sparta Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sparta Middle is White at 95.2% of enrollment, in Sparta, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sparta Middle?
Sparta Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Sparta?
By Resource Investment Index, Sparta Middle ranks #2 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 Middle, Sparta R-Iii also operates Sparta Elem. (263 students), Sparta High (227 students), and Sparta Prek Center (57 students). See the Sparta R-Iii district page for the complete list.