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Frank Sparkes Elementary

Winton · Merced County · 7265 West Almond Avenue, Winton, CA 95388-0008

(209) 357-6180

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8/10
#1362
Rank 1362 out of 5,722
Top 24%
English Language Arts9/10 · #1009 · 82nd percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #1381 · 76th percentile
Science7/10 · #2105 · 62nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Frank Sparkes Elementary stands out as the clear academic leader in the Winton school district, drawing families who want strong English and math foundations in a tight-knit, agricultural community setting. Winton is a small, working-class town in the heart of the Central Valley, where neighbors know each other and community ties run deep — the kind of place where a school like Sparkes can feel like the center of town life. Families looking for a solid elementary experience without the congestion of bigger Merced County cities will find this school a genuinely appealing option.

Student Demographics

180 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
163 (91%)
White
8 (4%)
Asian
7 (4%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners94 (52%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged166 (92%)
Students with Disabilities17 (9%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

422
Enrollment
18
Teachers (FTE)
23.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
21.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #4874 · 19th percentile

29 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found