Serving 598 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sparks Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 598 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sparks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Sparks Elementary School's student population of 598 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
598 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sparks Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sparks Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#230 out of 8188 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
40%
5%
Hispanic
12%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
40%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sparks Elementary School's ranking?
Sparks Elementary School is ranked #230 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sparks Elementary School?
598 students attend Sparks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Sparks Elementary School students are Asian, 40% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sparks Elementary School?
Sparks Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sparks Elementary School offer ?
Sparks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sparks Elementary School part of?
Sparks Elementary School is part of Frisco Independent School District.
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