J Fred Sparke School serves 303 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 86%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J Fred Sparke School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
J Fred Sparke School's student population of 303 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of J Fred Sparke School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥95%
86%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)85-89%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
26%
10%
Hispanic
32%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
37%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 86% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% NY state average).
How many students attend J Fred Sparke School?
303 students attend J Fred Sparke School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of J Fred Sparke School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J Fred Sparke School?
J Fred Sparke School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does J Fred Sparke School offer ?
J Fred Sparke School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is J Fred Sparke School part of?
J Fred Sparke School is part of Island Trees Union Free School District.
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