SPARTA PK CENTER
SPARTA PK CENTER is a public prekindergarten school that is part of the SPARTA R-III school district, located in Sparta, MO with about 58 students. With about 2 teachers, SPARTA PK CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 29:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
SPARTA PK CENTER, located at 113 Division St in Sparta, Missouri, serves as the early childhood education hub for the Sparta R-III School District. As a dedicated Pre-Kindergarten facility, the center focuses on establishing a strong academic and social foundation for the community’s youngest learners. By prioritizing developmentally appropriate curriculum and early intervention, the school aims to prepare children for a successful transition into the primary grades, fostering essential cognitive, motor, and interpersonal skills in a supportive environment.
Operating under the umbrella of the Sparta school system, the center benefits from the district's broader commitment to student growth and community-centered education. The school provides a focused setting where children are introduced to structured learning, play-based discovery, and foundational literacy and numeracy concepts. Families interested in enrollment, specific programming details, or information regarding the school's daily operations can visit the official district website at http://www.sparta.k12.mo.us.
For more information, contact SPARTA PK CENTER at (417) 634-3223 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sparta, MO 65753-0160
(417) 634-3223
http://www.sparta.k12.mo.us
SPARTA PK CENTER is a public school in Sparta, MO with about 58 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Pre-K & Kindergarten
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SPARTA R-III
- Total Students:
- 58
- Teachers:
- 2
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 58 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SPARTA PK CENTER is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 89.7%
- Two or more races
- 10.3%
- Female
- 39.7%
- Male
- 60.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.