SPARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sparks Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hacienda la Puente Unified school district, located in La Puente, CA with about 463 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Sparks Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Sparks Elementary School is a public school located in La Puente, California, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of lifelong learning skills. The school focuses on building a strong community partnership between educators, families, and students to ensure a well-rounded educational experience.

Beyond its core curriculum, Sparks Elementary emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and student engagement. The campus offers various programs designed to support diverse learning needs, including initiatives for English Language Learners and students requiring specialized instruction. By maintaining a focus on character development and academic excellence, the school aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, serving as a foundational pillar within the local La Puente neighborhood.

For more information, contact Sparks Elementary at (626) 933-5100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

15151 E. Temple Ave.
La Puente, CA 91744-3765
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SPARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in La Puente, CA with about 463 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
463
Teachers:
18
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 463 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SPARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 95% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
95.2%
Asian
2.6%
Black or African American
0.9%
White
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
51.0%
Male
49.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.