Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Sparkman Elementary School

NOTE: this school is no longer listed as a functioning school by the National Center for Education Statistics. We continue to list this school on SchoolDigger for historical purposes.

It is possible that this school is still operating under a different district or under a different name. If you believe this to be the case, please search for this school by using the search box above.

Public Grades

Summary

Sparkman Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hartselle, Alabama, serving 104 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Morgan County School District, which is ranked 53 out of 134 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Sparkman Elementary stands out from nearby schools in several ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students (80.77%) compared to surrounding schools, which range from 86.21% to 94.88% white. The school's performance has also been more variable, with its statewide ranking fluctuating from as high as 186 out of 680 schools (4 stars) to as low as 612 out of 691 schools (1 star). Academically, Sparkman has shown mixed results, with some grade levels performing above county and state averages in math and English, while others struggle to meet those benchmarks. Additionally, Sparkman has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60.28% to 76.92%, which is significantly higher than the 31.09% to 67.47% range of nearby schools.

Despite these challenges, Sparkman Elementary has seen a decreasing student-teacher ratio, from 18.5 in 2020-2021 to 12.7 in 2022-2023, which is lower than the surrounding Decatur City, Morgan County, and Hartselle City schools. This smaller class size could be a positive factor, as it may allow for more individualized attention and support for students.

104

Students ?

12.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

76.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

72 Plainview St
Hartselle, AL 35640-5502

(256) 773-6458

District: Morgan County

Students who attend Sparkman Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Albert P Brewer High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.8%

Hispanic:

10.6%

Two or more races:

7.7%

See top rated Alabama public schools

At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 21st percentile in 2016 → 73rd in 2023

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Alabama average (55% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 52 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school55%

District avg51%

Alabama avg47%

Not ranked this year

Sparkman Elementary School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

49^th of 135Morgan County among Alabama districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2023	70.1	186 of 680	72.6%	★★★★☆
2022	43.7	385 of 687	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	23.4	522 of 692	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	27.8	499 of 681	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	37.1	447 of 680	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	28.0	512 of 688	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	16.2	599 of 691	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	15.4	612 of 691	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	35.2	475 of 695	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	27.0	608 of 696	12.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	36.3	533 of 696	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	21.0	635 of 709	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	16.2	656 of 704	6.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	15.9	651 of 696	6.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	31.0	562 of 698	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	11.2	669 of 698	4.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	28.1	569 of 689	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	54.6	320 of 688	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2004	39.7	407 of 623	34.7%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2022	42.5	389 of 656	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	23.5	502 of 656	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2022	63.7	208 of 651	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	44.7	371 of 653	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	39.6	409 of 649	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.3	371 of 651	43.0%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2019	34.8	445 of 650	31.5%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2019	49.5	176 of 392	55.1%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2022	29.9	398 of 540	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	19.2	471 of 539	12.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	15.3	484 of 529	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	27.5	411 of 508	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	21.5	319 of 369	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2019	9.6	406 of 437	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	46.9	234 of 423	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	11.7	379 of 432	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	23.6	342 of 432	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	25.4	321 of 430	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	53.9	192 of 438	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	53.7	235 of 436	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	46.2	278 of 436	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2011	37.6	300 of 435	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	43.1	276 of 435	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	46.9	244 of 425	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2008	40.5	278 of 417	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2007	40.4	268 of 412	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2006	48.1	219 of 409	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2005	60.6	142 of 415	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2004	48.5	206 of 407	49.4%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Low Socio Economic Status (2022)68th percentile+24 vs school

Special Education (2019)55th percentile+28 vs school

Female (2022)41st percentile-3 vs school

Male (2019)32nd percentile+5 vs school

White (2022)26th percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs Alabama (2022-2023) ?

English69%+14 vs state

Mathematics42%+3 vs state

5.0

1 rating · 1 written review

5★1

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Rate Sparkman Elementary School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

What people are saying

by a teacher
Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Great little hidden gem, very personalized education. Administration and teachers are very caring. Just awarded Clas school of Distinction! Close Quote

Frequently Asked Questions about Sparkman Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Sparkman Elementary School?

Students at Sparkman Elementary School are 81% White, 11% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

How many students attend Sparkman Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 104 students attended Sparkman Elementary School.

What district is Sparkman Elementary School in?

Morgan County

Rate Sparkman Elementary School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

ALAlabama School Rankings

ALAlabama District Rankings

Schools in Hartselle, AL

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Sparkman Elementary School!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.