Sparta Elementary

www.alleghany.k12.nc.us./ses

558 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Sparta Elementary School, located in the heart of Alleghany County at 450 N Main Street, serves as a central hub for primary education in Sparta, North Carolina. As part of the Alleghany County Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. The school typically serves students from pre-kindergarten through the elementary grades, focusing on building a strong foundational curriculum in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies to prepare students for their future academic journeys.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Sparta Elementary is committed to the success and well-being of its students through a variety of extracurricular activities and community-focused initiatives. By leveraging its position within the small, tight-knit Alleghany County community, the school works closely with parents and local stakeholders to create a nurturing atmosphere. For families seeking detailed information on school policies, academic calendars, faculty contact details, or specific district resources, the school maintains an official website at http://ses.alleghany.k12.nc.us.

558

Total Students

45.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sparta Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	380
Hispanic	155
Black	6
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	1

White
380 (68.1 %)
Hispanic
155 (27.8 %)
Two or More
16 (2.9 %)
Black
6 (1.1 %)
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:	No
District:	Alleghany County Schools
Phone:	(336)372-8546
Website:	http://www.alleghany.k12.nc.us./ses
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	558
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	520
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 45

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 60

Grade 7 65

Grade 8 50