Frank Sparkes Elementary

426 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Frank Sparkes Elementary School is a public school located in Winton, California, and serves as a key educational institution within the Winton School District. Catering to students in the surrounding rural community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages student development and prepares children for the transition to middle school.

As part of the broader Winton community, Frank Sparkes Elementary prioritizes student engagement and works to build strong partnerships between faculty, parents, and local residents. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student population. By maintaining a focus on both academic excellence and social-emotional growth, Frank Sparkes Elementary aims to create a safe, inclusive environment where students can thrive and develop the essential skills necessary for long-term success.

426

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frank Sparkes Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	354
Asian	26
Two or More	3
American Indian	2

Hispanic
354 (83.1 %)
White
41 (9.6 %)
Asian
26 (6.1 %)
Two or More
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Winton
Phone:	(209)357-6180
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	347
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 87

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 58