Sparks Elementary

15151 E. Temple Ave.
La Puente, CA 91744

455 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

455

Total Students

17.7

Full-Time Teachers

25.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sparks Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	417
Black	3
Asian	18
Two or More	7
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
417 (91.6 %)
Asian
18 (4.0 %)
White
8 (1.8 %)
Two or More
7 (1.5 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Hacienda la Puente Unified
Phone:	(626)933-5100
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	251
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 63

Grade 6 70