Serving 497 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sparks Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 497 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sparks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sparks Elementary School's student population of 497 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
497 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sparks Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sparks Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#50 out of 1347 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
6%
23%
Black
2%
33%
White
81%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sparks Elementary School's ranking?
Sparks Elementary School is ranked #50 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Sparks Elementary School often compared to?
Sparks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hereford Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Sparks Elementary School?
497 students attend Sparks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Sparks Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sparks Elementary School?
Sparks Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sparks Elementary School offer ?
Sparks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sparks Elementary School part of?
Sparks Elementary School is part of Baltimore County School District.
School Reviews
5 1/17/2018
I think that Sparks Elementary School is a wonderful school with great aparastics. I am so sad to leave sparks this year. I have loved being a student at sparks since kindergarten and I will miss it so much.
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