Sparta Elementary

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Sparta Elementary ranks 367 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sparta Elementary is a public elementary school serving 256 students in grades K-4 in Sparta, Missouri, which is part of the Sparta R-III school district. The school has seen mixed academic performance, with strengths in supporting low-socioeconomic students but challenges in overall student achievement and chronic absenteeism.

Sparta Elementary's performance has fluctuated over the years, ranking as high as 78th out of 1,052 Missouri elementary schools in 2018-2019, but as low as 836th out of 1,108 in 2012-2013. In recent years, the school's proficiency rates in 3rd-grade math, 4th-grade math, and 3rd-grade ELA have been close to or slightly below the state averages. However, the school's performance for low-socioeconomic students is a bright spot, ranking 98th out of 625 Missouri elementary schools in 2023-2024 with a 4-star rating. In contrast, the school's performance for white students is relatively lower, ranking 380th out of 668 Missouri elementary schools in 2023-2024 with a 2-star rating.

Compared to nearby high-performing schools in the Nixa and Ozark districts, such as High Pointe Elementary and West Elementary, Sparta Elementary has room for improvement, particularly in core subject areas. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate has been increasing, rising from 16.2% in 2022-2023 to 22.9% in 2022-2023, which may be impacting its academic performance.

Detail:

Public K-4

522 State Hwy 125 N
Sparta, MO 65753-0160

(417) 634-3223

District: Sparta R-III

SchoolDigger Rank:
367^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,916

Students who attend Sparta Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Sparta Middle
High:	Sparta High

Student/teacher ratio: 10.7

Number of students: 246

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.6%

Two or more races:

1.2%

African American:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sparta Elementary ranks better than 59.5% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.23. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.6%), two or more races (1.2%), African American (0.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sparta Elementary is 10.7. (See more...)

Compare Sparta Elementary employs 22.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sparta Elementary is $8,916.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sparta Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sparta Elementary 367^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Sparta Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Sparta R-III:

SchoolDigger ranks Sparta R-III 109^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sparta Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sparta Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	24.58	931^st	1074	13.3%
2007	27.19	910^th	1080	15.7%
2008	26.50	928^th	1084	14.4%
2009	26.34	875^th	1053	16.9%
2010	38.46	754^th	1066	29.3%
2011	29.38	877^th	1088	19.4%
2012	37.51	789^th	1085	27.3%
2013	33.79	836^th	1108	24.5%
2014	44.61	656^th	1089	39.8%
2015	69.88	287^th	1058	72.9%
2016	63.80	319^th	865	63.1%
2017	56.39	453^rd	1032	56.1%
2018	65.19	347^th	1045	66.8%
2019	87.70	78^th	1052	92.6%
2021	80.84	137^th	901	84.8%
2022	59.34	370^th	908	59.3%
2024	58.23	367^th	906	59.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sparta Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	67.13	212^th	887	76.1%
2019	96.36	12^th	907	98.7%
2023	43.39	330^th	611	46.0%
2024	73.01	98^th	625	84.3%

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Rank History for White students at Sparta Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	55.75	379^th	898	57.8%
2019	79.56	136^th	917	85.2%
2021	70.82	179^th	691	74.1%
2022	42.22	404^th	675	40.1%
2024	43.19	380^th	668	43.1%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Sparta Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	311	311
1992	330	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	330
1993	322	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	322
1994	336	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	338
1995	312	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	312
1996	312	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	312
1997	336	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	337
1998	328	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	329
1999	344	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	345
2000	341	1	0	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	348
2001	331	0	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	335
2002	329	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	333
2003	329	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	333
2004	325	0	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	329
2005	314	1	1	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	324
2006	347	3	0	4	5	n/a	n/a	0	359
2007	373	2	0	8	6	n/a	n/a	0	389
2008	356	5	0	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	368
2009	355	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	360
2010	394	1	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	400
2011	416	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	419
2012	367	2	0	1	1	0	9	0	380
2013	385	1	2	1	0	0	15	0	404
2014	401	0	2	0	0	0	14	0	417
2015	340	0	2	1	0	0	14	0	357
2016	306	0	1	1	0	0	18	0	326
2017	270	0	2	1	0	0	14	0	287
2018	242	0	1	2	0	0	16	0	261
2019	253	0	2	2	0	1	14	0	272
2020	224	0	2	1	0	1	11	0	239
2021	237	1	2	1	0	1	6	0	248
2022	266	1	1	1	0	1	5	0	275
2023	250	1	0	0	0	1	4	0	256
2024	240	1	0	1	0	1	3	0	246

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sparta Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	311	18.6	16.7	n/a
1992	330	19.0	17.3	n/a
1993	322	20.0	16.1	45
1994	338	22.5	15.0	46.2
1995	312	23.5	13.3	58
1996	312	23.5	13.3	58
1997	337	24.9	13.5	35.6
1998	329	25.3	13.0	35.9
1999	345	25.9	13.3	49
2000	348	26.9	12.9	55.2
2001	335	26.5	12.6	50.7
2002	333	27.9	11.9	52.6
2003	333	27.9	11.9	52.6
2004	329	29.3	11.2	62
2005	324	28.7	11.3	58
2006	359	28.6	12.6	52.6
2007	389	27.6	14.1	51.9
2008	368	28.9	12.7	50.8
2009	360	28.2	12.8	58.1
2010	400	29.7	13.4	57.5
2011	419	29.9	14.0	53.9
2012	380	27.7	13.7	54.7
2013	404	26.5	15.2	54.7
2014	417	28.8	14.4	64.3
2015	357	27.0	13.2	60.8
2016	326	24.0	13.5	56.7
2017	287	23.0	12.4	61
2018	261	23.0	11.3	58.2
2019	272	22.8	11.8	51.1
2020	239	21.8	10.9	55.2
2021	248	19.8	12.5	53.2
2022	275	20.8	13.2	61.5
2023	256	22.8	11.2	55.1
2024	246	22.8	10.7	55.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sparta Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	311	18.6	16.7	n/a
1992	330	19.0	17.3	n/a
1993	322	20.0	16.1	45
1994	338	22.5	15.0	46.2
1995	312	23.5	13.3	58
1996	312	23.5	13.3	58
1997	337	24.9	13.5	35.6
1998	329	25.3	13.0	35.9
1999	345	25.9	13.3	49
2000	348	26.9	12.9	55.2
2001	335	26.5	12.6	50.7
2002	333	27.9	11.9	52.6
2003	333	27.9	11.9	52.6
2004	329	29.3	11.2	62
2005	324	28.7	11.3	58
2006	359	28.6	12.6	52.6
2007	389	27.6	14.1	51.9
2008	368	28.9	12.7	50.8
2009	360	28.2	12.8	58.1
2010	400	29.7	13.4	57.5
2011	419	29.9	14.0	53.9
2012	380	27.7	13.7	54.7
2013	404	26.5	15.2	54.7
2014	417	28.8	14.4	64.3
2015	357	27.0	13.2	60.8
2016	326	24.0	13.5	56.7
2017	287	23.0	12.4	61
2018	261	23.0	11.3	58.2
2019	272	22.8	11.8	51.1
2020	239	21.8	10.9	55.2
2021	248	19.8	12.5	53.2
2022	275	20.8	13.2	61.5
2023	256	22.8	11.2	55.1
2024	246	22.8	10.7	55.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sparta Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$713 (7.5%)	$8,825 (92.5%)	$9,538
2020	$398 (4.4%)	$8,735 (95.6%)	$9,133
2021	$553 (6.6%)	$7,794 (93.4%)	$8,347
2022	$731 (8.2%)	$8,184 (91.8%)	$8,916

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sparta Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 78^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 370^th of 908 Elementary schools	33.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sparta Elementary)	65.4	39.6	25.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sparta R-III)	65.4	39.6	25.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sparta Elementary)	61.8	39.1	22.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sparta R-III)	61.8	39.1	22.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	41.4	7.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sparta Elementary)	77.7	49.2	28.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sparta R-III)	77.7	49.2	28.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	272	256	5.9%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	2	0	100%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	253	250	1.2%
Two or More Races	14	4	71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.1%	55.1%	4%

Schools Near Sparta Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sparta Elementary	Public	K-4	522 State Hwy 125 N	Sparta	65753	Christian County	Sparta R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 634-3223	246	23	10.7	55.3%	240 (97.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	58.2	367^th of 906 public elementary schools	59.5%					(n/a)	38.7	54.3	42.8		$8,916	$731	$8,184
Sparta Pk	Public	PK	113 Division St	Sparta	65753	Christian County	Sparta R-III	No	No	No	No	(417) 634-3223	37	2	18.5	45.9%	36 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.7%)								(n/a)
East Elementary	Public	K-4	2449 E Hartley	Ozark	65721	Christian County	Ozark R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 582-5906	536	45	11.8	32.1%	476 (88.8%)	4 (0.7%)	21 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	31 (5.8%)	95	25^th of 906 public elementary schools	97.2%		93.8	32^nd of 898 public elementary schools	96.4%	7	72.3	83.2	61.1	81.4	$9,903	$933	$8,971
Chadwick Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	7090 State Hwy 125 S	Chadwick	65629	Christian County	Chadwick R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 634-3588	173	13	13.1	61.8%	170 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)								(n/a)					$11,653	$1,967	$9,686
Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Center	Public	PK-K	302 N 4th Avenue	Ozark	65721	Christian County	Ozark R-VI	No	No	No	No	(417) 582-5992	126	25	5.0	30.2%	111 (88.1%)	1 (0.8%)	6 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.3%)								(n/a)					$225,391	$35,823	$189,568
Logan-Rogersville Primary	Public	PK, KG-1	512 S Sentry Dr	Rogersville	65742	Webster County	Logan-Rogersville R-VIII	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 881-2947	390	37	10.6	40.3%	364 (93.3%)	3 (0.8%)	11 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.1%)								(n/a)					$12,865	$542	$12,323
South Elementary	Public	K-4	1250 W South St	Ozark	65721	Christian County	Ozark R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 582-5905	519	44	11.7	40.5%	437 (84.2%)	6 (1.2%)	33 (6.4%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.5%)	90.8	55^th of 906 public elementary schools	93.9%		88.8	68^th of 898 public elementary schools	92.4%	13	65.9	70.9	58.6	73.7	$9,700	$725	$8,975
North Elementary	Public	K-4	3608 N Hwy Nn	Ozark	65721	Christian County	Ozark R-VI	No	No	No	No	(417) 582-5904	515	46	11.2	32.2%	448 (87.0%)	5 (1.0%)	26 (5.0%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.8%)	80.4	148^th of 906 public elementary schools	83.7%		89.6	65^th of 898 public elementary schools	92.8%	83	57.0	63.7	52.1	59.3	$10,019	$1,023	$8,995
West Elementary	Public	K-4	3105 W State Hwy Cc	Ozark	65721	Christian County	Ozark R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 582-5907	594	49	12.2	34.3%	484 (81.5%)	3 (0.5%)	46 (7.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (9.9%)	90.7	57^th of 906 public elementary schools	93.7%		84.2	111^th of 898 public elementary schools	87.6%	54	61.3	72.8	60.4	74.5	$9,084	$746	$8,338
Logan-Rogersville Elementary	Public	2-3	7297 E Farm Road 164	Rogersville	65742	Webster County	Logan-Rogersville R-VIII	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 882-2626	373	27	13.9	38.9%	350 (93.8%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.5%)								(n/a)	30.7		37.2		$9,625	$160	$9,465

Frequently Asked Questions about Sparta Elementary

What district is Sparta Elementary in?

Sparta R-III

What schools do graduates of Sparta Elementary attend?

Students who attend Sparta Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sparta Middle
High : Sparta High

What is the racial makeup of Sparta Elementary?

Students at Sparta Elementary are 98% White, 1% Two or more races.

Is Sparta Elementary a good school?

Sparta Elementary ranks 367^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sparta Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 246 students attended Sparta Elementary.

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