Sparta Lincoln School

Sparta CUSD 140
203A Dean Ave
Sparta, IL 62286
732 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Sparta Lincoln School, located at 203a Dean Ave in Sparta, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Sparta Community Unit School District #140. As part of a smaller, tight-knit community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its students. The facility functions as a key component of the local district’s mission to prepare children for future success by providing core curriculum instruction and foundational skill-building during their formative years.

The school is characterized by its commitment to the Sparta community, aiming to bridge the gap between home and classroom through active engagement and clear communication with families. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and character development, Sparta Lincoln School strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to grow, participate, and reach their potential within a safe and structured setting.
732
Total Students
53.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    526 (72.1 %)
  • Black
    95 (13.0 %)
  • Two or More
    82 (11.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    27 (3.7 %)
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: No
District: Sparta CUSD 140
Phone: (618)443-5331
Website: http://www.sparta.k12.il.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 732
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 53.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 60
Kindergarten 87
Grade 1 83
Grade 2 73
Grade 3 62
Grade 4 79
Grade 5 80
Grade 6 79
Grade 7 56
Grade 8 73
Gender Ratio
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