Sparta Pk serves 37 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sparta Pk ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Sparta Pk's student population of 37 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
37 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sparta Pk is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
97%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
42%
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 Pk?
37 students attend Sparta Pk.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Sparta Pk students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sparta Pk?
Sparta Pk has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sparta Pk offer ?
Sparta Pk offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Sparta Pk part of?
Sparta Pk is part of Sparta R-III School District.
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