Elementary Schools in Sparta Area School District


Summary:

The Sparta Area School District in Wisconsin is home to three elementary schools: Herrman Elementary, Southside Early Learning Center, and Sparta Montessori School. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 4th grade and offer a range of educational experiences.

Among the standout schools in the district, Sparta Montessori School stands out with its unique Montessori-based approach to education. This public charter school has the highest spending per student at $16,271 and the highest student-teacher ratio at 18.8, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. Sparta Montessori School also outperforms the district and state averages in several subject areas, particularly in 3rd and 4th grade English Language Arts.

While the schools in the Sparta Area School District share a consistent chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7%, there is a notable difference in the free and reduced lunch rates among the schools. Sparta Montessori School has the highest free and reduced lunch rate at 40.33%, while Herrman Elementary and Southside Early Learning Center have much lower rates of 0.5% and 1.01%, respectively, suggesting a potential socioeconomic divide within the district.

District Detail

 900 E Montgomery St
Sparta, WI 54656

 (608) 366-3400

SchoolDigger Rank:
345th of 426 Wisconsin districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,749

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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.





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