J FRED SPARKE SCHOOL

www.islandtrees.org

323 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

J. Fred Sparke School, located at 100 Robin Place in Levittown, New York, serves as a primary educational facility within the Island Trees Union Free School District. Catering to the district's youngest learners, the school is dedicated to establishing a strong academic and social foundation during the critical early years of child development. The school environment is characterized by a focus on literacy, foundational mathematics, and the promotion of a supportive community atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and personally.

As part of the Island Trees school system, the institution benefits from a curriculum aligned with state standards and a commitment to fostering a lifelong love of learning. The school prioritizes active parent involvement and maintains a clear line of communication with families to ensure each student’s needs are met. By providing a safe, nurturing, and structured environment, J. Fred Sparke School aims to prepare its pupils for a successful transition to the higher grade levels within the district, emphasizing core values such as kindness, responsibility, and academic curiosity.

323

Total Students

28.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J FRED SPARKE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	95
Black	5
Asian	84
Two or More	15

White
124 (38.4%)
Hispanic
95 (29.4%)
Asian
84 (26.0%)
Two or More
15 (4.6%)
Black
5 (1.5%)

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:	ISLAND TREES UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)520-2126
Website:	http://www.islandtrees.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 158

Grade 1 165