Frank Sparkes Elementary School
11 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Frank Sparkes Elementary School
Frank Sparkes Elementary School is a vibrant and diverse learning community located in the heart of the city. The school has been providing quality education since its establishment in 1975 and has been a cornerstone of the community ever since. With a focus on academic excellence and a commitment to creating an environment of acceptance and respect, Frank Sparkes Elementary School strives to be a place where all students can learn and grow.
The school has a strong commitment to providing a wide range of educational opportunities for its students. From its rigorous academic program to its robust extracurricular activities, Frank Sparkes Elementary School is dedicated to the success of its students. The school also offers a variety of support services, such as counseling, mentoring, and tutoring, to ensure that all students have the resources they need to succeed.
At Frank Sparkes Elementary School, we strive to create an environment where every student is respected and valued. We believe that every child has the potential to succeed and we strive to create an environment that encourages them to reach their full potential. We are proud to be part of such an amazing learning community and we look forward to continuing to serve our students for many years to come.
Address:
7265 W. Almond Ave.
Winton, CA 95388Phone:
(209) 357-6180
Site:
Grades:
K – 5
Enrollment:
466 students
Overview Frank Sparkes Elementary School
Frank Sparkes Elementary School serves 466 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Frank Sparkes Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Verdict on Frank Sparkes Elementary School
Frank Sparkes Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Frank Sparkes Elementary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.