Sparks Elementary

sparkses.bcps.org

509 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.

509

Total Students

32.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sparks Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	400
Hispanic	34
Black	17
Asian	45
Two or More	13

White
400 (78.6%)
Asian
45 (8.8%)
Hispanic
34 (6.7%)
Black
17 (3.3%)
Two or More
13 (2.6%)

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:	509
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
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

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 96

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sparks Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	71
Grade 2	84
Grade 3	84
Grade 4	85
Grade 5	96

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sparks Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	224	44%
Male	285	56%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)