At a glance
Reported students
361
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
386
Sparks Elementary: 361 reported students.
State peer staffing position
74th percentile
24.1:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 457
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.8:1
What the reported data says about Sparks Elementary
Sparks Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in La Puente. It is one of 30 current school records connected to Hacienda la Puente Unified. NCES reports 361 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.1:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (91.4%) and Asian (5%). English learners represent 35.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Sparks Elementary
- 1How do the reported 24.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 15 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 35.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.7%
- Hispanic91.4%
- Black0%
- Asian5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hacienda la Puente Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Palm Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
375 reported students
Workman Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
347 reported students
Wing Lane Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
384 reported students
Los Altos Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
391 reported students
California Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
317 reported students
Valinda School of Academics
Elementary · Grades KG–05
306 reported students
Public schools near Sparks Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Elementary Elementary · Hacienda la Puente Unified | KG–05 | 291 | 0.4 mi |
| California Elementary Elementary · Hacienda la Puente Unified | KG–05 | 317 | 0.7 mi |
| Fairgrove Academy Elementary · Hacienda la Puente Unified | KG–08 | 749 | 0.8 mi |
| Lassalette Elementary · Hacienda la Puente Unified | KG–05 | 279 | 1 mi |
| Workman Elementary Elementary · Hacienda la Puente Unified | KG–05 | 347 | 1.1 mi |
| Baldwin Academy Elementary · Hacienda la Puente Unified | KG–05 | 519 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sparks Elementary
What grades does Sparks Elementary serve?
Sparks Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hacienda la Puente Unified.
How many students attend Sparks Elementary?
Sparks Elementary reported 361 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 457 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sparks Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 24.1:1, based on 361 students and 15 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sparks Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sparks Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hacienda la Puente Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sparks Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
81.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sparks Elementary in?
Sparks Elementary is part of Hacienda la Puente Unified, based in City Of Industry, CA, which operates 30 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sparks Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Nelson Elementary (0.4 mi), California Elementary (0.7 mi), Fairgrove Academy (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.