Sparta CUSD 140

Sparta Community Unit School District 140 is an active, traditional public school district headquartered at 203B Dean Ave in Sparta, Illinois. Situated within a rural remote geographic setting, the district operates three operational public schools designed to support local families throughout their children's foundational academic journeys, offering comprehensive instruction spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Serving as a central educational hub for the surrounding region, Sparta CUSD 140 provides an accessible, continuous learning framework across early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school levels.

The district serves an overall student body of 1,153 pupils, reflecting a diverse student population that includes 853 White, 160 Black, 103 multiracial, and 30 Hispanic students, alongside small populations of Asian, American Indian, and Pacific Islander learners. To foster student growth and maintain a high standard of academic and operational excellence, Sparta CUSD 140 employs a dedicated team equivalent to nearly 358 full-time staff members. This staffing framework features over 172 full-time equivalent teachers, approximately 41 instructional aides, and more than 144 support staff professionals, ensuring strong classroom instruction, specialized learning assistance, and comprehensive administrative care across all grade levels.