- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sparta, MO
Sparta Prek Center
Federal NCES profile for Sparta Prek Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292874003260
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sparta Prek Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools.
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.5:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 57
- students enrolled
Sparta Prek Center has class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Sparta Prek Center shrank from 44 students in 2022-23 to 37 in 2023-24 (-15.9%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 292874003260 · Sparta, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
57 enr · 28.5:1 · 29.5% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Sparta Elem. (263 students)
Sparta Prek Center shrank from 44 students in 2022-23 to 37 in 2023-24 (-15.9%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Sparta Prek Center 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
- Sparta Middle
Sparta Middle
187 students
- This school 57
Sparta Prek Center
57 students
What this shows Sparta Prek Center reports 57 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sparta Prek Center compares
Sparta Prek Center 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 | 28.5:1 | ▲ 123% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▼ 36% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 57 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.5:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
57
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
28.5:1
students per teacher
- 123% above state mean
Top 99% in Missouri - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.7%
Two or More 5.3%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Sparta Prek Center 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 Prek Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sparta High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sparta Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sparta Prek Center'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
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~57 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sparta Prek Center
How many students attend Sparta Prek Center?
Sparta Prek Center has 57 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sparta, MO. CCD year-over-year: 44 (2022-23) → 37 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sparta Prek Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Sparta Prek Center is 28.5:1, which is 123% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sparta Prek Center?
29.5% of students at Sparta Prek Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sparta Prek Center?
The largest demographic group at Sparta Prek Center is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Sparta, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sparta Prek Center?
Sparta Prek Center has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Sparta R-Iii?
Besides Sparta Prek Center, Sparta R-Iii also operates Sparta Elem. (263 students), Sparta High (227 students), and Sparta Middle (187 students). See the Sparta R-Iii district page for the complete list.