Sparks Elementary

sparkses.bcps.org

472 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sparks Elementary School, located in the rural community of Sparks, Maryland, is a highly regarded public school serving students in Baltimore County. Situated in a picturesque, semi-rural setting, the school is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to fostering a supportive, small-school environment. As part of the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system, Sparks Elementary prioritizes academic excellence while encouraging students to engage in collaborative learning and personal growth.

Beyond its core curriculum, Sparks Elementary is frequently recognized for its focus on holistic development and its active parent-teacher involvement. The school benefits from a dedicated faculty that emphasizes differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of its student body. With a focus on preparing students for future success, the school maintains an engaging educational atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and build meaningful relationships within their local community.

472

Total Students

32.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sparks Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	393
Hispanic	23
Black	11
Asian	32
Two or More	13

White
393 (83.3 %)
Asian
32 (6.8 %)
Hispanic
23 (4.9 %)
Two or More
13 (2.8 %)
Black
11 (2.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Baltimore County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)887-7900
Website:	http://sparkses.bcps.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 78

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sparks Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	78
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	89
Grade 4	77
Grade 5	72

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sparks Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	235	49.8%
Male	237	50.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)