Sparks Elementary

Public K-5

 8200 Otis Dr
       Frisco, TX  75036-4302


(469) 633-3000

District: Frisco Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
67th of 4,647 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,460 Help


Students who attend Sparks Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Pioneer Heritage Middle
High:    Reedy High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  598

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.0%
Asian:
39.8%
Hispanic:
11.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.4% Help


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Compare Details Sparks Elementary ranks better than 98.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 6th among 42 ranked elementary schools in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (40%), Asian (39.8%), Hispanic (11.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 7.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sparks Elementary is 15.9, which is the 15th best among 42 elementary schools in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sparks Elementary is $8,460. 23 elementary schools in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Sparks Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sparks Elementary 67th of 4647 Texas public elementary schools. (See Sparks Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Male students:
Asian students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Frisco Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Frisco Independent School District (Isd) 41st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sparks Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sparks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 84.23 204th 3465 94.1%
2005 84.80 212th 3475 93.9%
2006 83.23 253rd 3476 92.7%
2007 80.47 407th 3724 89.1%
2008 81.14 418th 3768 88.9%
2009 86.60 111th 3884 97.1%
2010 82.93 287th 3937 92.7%
2011 84.08 237th 4095 94.2%
2012 93.08 76th 4206 98.2%
2013 92.12 122nd 4221 97.1%
2014 90.52 170th 4260 96.0%
2015 91.01 146th 4320 96.6%
2016 90.74 178th 4286 95.8%
2017 96.24 159th 4329 96.3%
2018 95.94 148th 4359 96.6%
2019 95.56 140th 4479 96.9%
2021 95.90 175th 4578 96.2%
2022 95.71 145th 4581 96.8%
2023 97.63 67th 4647 98.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sparks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.59 47th 1046 95.5%
2019 62.71 389th 1112 65.0%
2022 76.39 172nd 1004 82.9%
2023 83.94 118th 1099 89.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sparks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.67 924th 3226 71.4%
2019 72.48 548th 3333 83.6%
2021 52.74 1324th 3446 61.6%
2022 90.48 123rd 3487 96.5%
2023 82.20 325th 3556 90.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sparks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.34 24th 3558 99.3%
2019 94.63 66th 3684 98.2%
2021 96.11 56th 3799 98.5%
2022 95.69 61st 3952 98.5%
2023 97.88 45th 4086 98.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sparks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.28 764th 4264 82.1%
2019 91.70 126th 4309 97.1%
2021 59.47 1430th 4451 67.9%
2022 78.57 506th 4477 88.7%
2023 85.87 262nd 4521 94.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Sparks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.94 145th 4306 96.6%
2019 93.68 170th 4348 96.1%
2021 94.76 174th 4499 96.1%
2022 95.39 117th 4561 97.4%
2023 97.30 57th 4588 98.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Sparks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.18 383rd 3106 87.7%
2019 78.15 131st 3184 95.9%
2021 83.15 76th 3006 97.5%
2022 75.37 402nd 2958 86.4%
2023 76.35 203rd 2980 93.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Sparks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.10 570th 4240 86.6%
2019 76.19 547th 4295 87.3%
2021 74.88 535th 4331 87.6%
2022 88.97 206th 4461 95.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Sparks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.98 151st 4319 96.5%
2019 95.08 130th 4357 97.0%
2021 94.78 181st 4498 96.0%
2022 94.71 155th 4563 96.6%
2023 96.30 91st 4585 98.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Sparks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.32 200th 1005 80.1%
2019 78.47 108th 1009 89.3%
2021 73.03 216th 967 77.7%
2022 77.38 135th 957 85.9%
2023 82.93 60th 1015 94.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Sparks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.81 400th 2515 84.1%
2023 97.39 28th 2443 98.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sparks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.27 273rd 4168 93.5%
2019 80.47 453rd 4188 89.2%
2021 97.44 64th 4329 98.5%
2022 88.05 265th 4376 93.9%
2023 86.77 317th 4401 92.8%
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Rank History for White students at Sparks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.36 392nd 3127 87.5%
2019 77.95 484th 3142 84.6%
2021 78.25 443rd 3082 85.6%
2022 72.36 668th 3082 78.3%
2023 84.88 254th 3106 91.8%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, December 20, 2020

Open Quote Totally recommend this school for extraordinary performance ! Teachers are highly proficient and professional! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, July 10, 2014

Open Quote Like all the Frisco schools, the teachers are wonderful, the principals are very involved in the day-to-day running of the school, the curriculum challenges the kids and overall it's just a safe, loving environment for the kiddoes. Great school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sparks Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 250 27 27 25 2 n/a n/a 0 331
2003 250 27 27 25 2 n/a n/a 0 331
2004 381 37 42 43 2 n/a n/a 0 505
2005 518 57 49 50 2 n/a n/a 0 676
2006 394 41 34 53 1 n/a n/a 0 523
2007 409 44 59 55 4 n/a n/a 0 571
2008 467 50 66 66 2 n/a n/a 0 651
2009 531 53 91 81 4 n/a n/a 0 760
2010 507 46 79 63 3 n/a n/a 0 698
2011 493 51 88 93 3 1 16 0 745
2012 508 55 92 95 2 1 20 0 773
2013 431 37 68 80 2 0 18 0 636
2014 432 36 81 86 1 0 23 0 659
2015 454 32 103 97 2 0 27 0 715
2016 432 29 139 82 1 0 29 0 712
2017 424 27 165 81 1 0 34 0 732
2018 367 22 225 80 3 0 28 0 725
2019 372 22 263 66 4 0 28 0 755
2020 353 22 274 78 2 0 22 0 751
2021 297 17 270 69 1 0 29 0 683
2022 292 18 287 83 2 0 32 0 714
2023 239 16 238 71 2 0 32 0 598

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 Sparks Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 331 25.3 13.1 1.5
2003 331 25.3 13.1 1.5
2004 505 31.0 16.3 2.8
2005 676 40.9 16.5 2.5
2006 523 32.0 16.3 5.5
2007 571 37.9 15.1 4.6
2008 651 38.0 17.1 4
2009 760 44.2 17.2 3.6
2010 698 43.6 16.0 3.4
2011 745 44.6 16.7 3.4
2012 773 45.0 17.1 5.3
2013 636 38.8 16.3 5.8
2014 659 39.9 16.5 4.7
2015 715 41.0 17.4 5
2016 712 40.0 17.8 4.4
2017 732 40.8 17.9 3.6
2018 725 39.7 18.2 3
2019 755 43.0 17.5 4
2020 751 45.6 16.4 2.9
2021 683 44.9 15.1 3.5
2022 714 45.9 15.5 5
2023 598 37.3 15.9 7.4

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 Sparks Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 331 25.3 13.1 1.5
2003 331 25.3 13.1 1.5
2004 505 31.0 16.3 2.8
2005 676 40.9 16.5 2.5
2006 523 32.0 16.3 5.5
2007 571 37.9 15.1 4.6
2008 651 38.0 17.1 4
2009 760 44.2 17.2 3.6
2010 698 43.6 16.0 3.4
2011 745 44.6 16.7 3.4
2012 773 45.0 17.1 5.3
2013 636 38.8 16.3 5.8
2014 659 39.9 16.5 4.7
2015 715 41.0 17.4 5
2016 712 40.0 17.8 4.4
2017 732 40.8 17.9 3.6
2018 725 39.7 18.2 3
2019 755 43.0 17.5 4
2020 751 45.6 16.4 2.9
2021 683 44.9 15.1 3.5
2022 714 45.9 15.5 5
2023 598 37.3 15.9 7.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sparks Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $512 (7.1%) $6,668 (92.9%) $7,180
2020 $458 (5.8%) $7,452 (94.2%) $7,910
2021 $378 (4.5%) $8,082 (95.5%) $8,460

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sparks 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 140th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 67th of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Sparks Elementary)6586
 21%
   3rd Grade Reading (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))6473
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sparks Elementary)7377
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))6466
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Sparks Elementary)7781
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))6473
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sparks Elementary)7386
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))6769
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Sparks Elementary)8288
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))7580
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sparks Elementary)8581
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))7976
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Sparks Elementary)7773
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))6956
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students755598
 20.8%
African American2216
 27.3%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian263238
 9.5%
Hispanic6671
 7.6%
Pacific Islander00
White372239
 35.8%
Two or More Races2832
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4%7.4%
 3.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sparks Elementary

Yes! Sparks Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 67th of 4647 Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Sparks Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pioneer Heritage Middle
High : Reedy High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 598 students attended Sparks Elementary.

Students at Sparks Elementary are 40% White, 40% Asian, 12% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.


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