Sparkman Elementary School serves 27 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sparkman Elementary School's student population of 27 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
27 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sparkman Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
29%
19%
White
67%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sparkman Elementary School?
27 students attend Sparkman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Sparkman Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sparkman Elementary School?
Sparkman Elementary School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sparkman Elementary School offer ?
Sparkman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sparkman Elementary School part of?
Sparkman Elementary School is part of Harmony Grove School District.
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