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J Fred Sparke School

100 Robin Pl
Levittown, NY 11756
(School attendance zone shown in map)
J Fred Sparke School serves 292 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 86%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 292 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : ≥95%
  • : 85-89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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J Fred Sparke School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
J Fred Sparke School's student population of 292 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
292 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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The diversity score of J Fred Sparke School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
(09-10)
≥95%
86%
(09-10)
85-89%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
24%
10%
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Hispanic
32%
29%
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Black
1%
16%
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White
41%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.68
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 86% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% NY state average).
How many students attend J Fred Sparke School?
292 students attend J Fred Sparke School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of J Fred Sparke School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J Fred Sparke School?
J Fred Sparke School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does J Fred Sparke School offer ?
J Fred Sparke School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is J Fred Sparke School part of?
J Fred Sparke School is part of Island Trees Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 292 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : ≥95%
  • : 85-89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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