Sparta Prek Center serves 44 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sparta Prek Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Sparta Prek Center's student population of 44 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
44 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sparta Prek Center is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
96%
69%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sparta Prek Center?
44 students attend Sparta Prek Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Sparta Prek Center students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sparta Prek Center?
Sparta Prek Center has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sparta Prek Center offer ?
Sparta Prek Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Sparta Prek Center part of?
Sparta Prek Center is part of Sparta R-III School District.
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