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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ISLAND TREES UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 361551001321

J FRED SPARKE SCHOOL

100 ROBIN PL, LEVITTOWN, NY 11756 · (516) 520-2126 · Nassau County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL323 STUDENTS
Enrollment
323
Elementary
DISTRICT 417 · STATE 443
Student : Teacher
11.5:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.8:1 · STATE 12.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
33%
107 students
DISTRICT 36% · STATE 58%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
158
Grade 1
165
Student demographics
White
12438%
DISTRICT 45% · STATE 39%
Hispanic
9529%
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 31%
Black
52%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 16%
Asian
8426%
DISTRICT 23% · STATE 10%
Two+
155%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 4%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
15849%
Female
16551%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
323
+7 (+2%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.5:1
was 13.0:1
% White
38%
was 64%
% Hispanic
29%
was 18%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
26%
was 14%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About J FRED SPARKE SCHOOL

J FRED SPARKE SCHOOL is a small elementary-level community in LEVITTOWN, New York, overseen by ISLAND TREES UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The school serves 323 students in grades pre-K through 1. Enrollment runs roughly 27% smaller than the state mean of about 443.

J FRED SPARKE SCHOOL is one of 4 schools operated by ISLAND TREES UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, a district that enrolls 2,260 students overall.

Demographically, J FRED SPARKE SCHOOL lists that 38% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Other groups include 29% Hispanic, 26% Asian, 5% multiracial. That is noticeably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 57%.

Looking at school resources, On paper, J FRED SPARKE SCHOOL has 28 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 11.5:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.8:1, putting J FRED SPARKE SCHOOL tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 33% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

Zooming out to the county, Nassau County reports that median household income runs about $146,202, roughly 50% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 4%. J FRED SPARKE SCHOOL is one of 315 public schools in Nassau County (combined enrollment of about 200,775 students).

Nearest neighbor: MICHAEL F STOKES SCHOOL, around 0.1 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a suburban setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count stayed largely flat: 316 students in 2018 compared to 323 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share edged down from 64% to 38%. Class-load math has fell: from 13.0:1 in 2018 to 11.5:1 in 2025.

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Nassau County at a glance

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Population
1,389,591
Census ACS
Median income
$146,202
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
50%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
315
200,775 students

Quick facts

School name
J FRED SPARKE SCHOOL
District
ISLAND TREES UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Address
100 ROBIN PL, LEVITTOWN, NY 11756
Phone
(516) 520-2126
County
Nassau County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–01
Total enrollment
323
Teachers (FTE)
28
Student–teacher ratio
11.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
107 (33%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
361551001321
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About J FRED SPARKE SCHOOL
How large is J FRED SPARKE SCHOOL?
J FRED SPARKE SCHOOL enrolls approximately 323 students in grades PK-01.
What age range does J FRED SPARKE SCHOOL serve?
J FRED SPARKE SCHOOL serves students from grade PK through grade 01.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J FRED SPARKE SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at J FRED SPARKE SCHOOL is approximately 11.5:1 (28 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at J FRED SPARKE SCHOOL?
At J FRED SPARKE SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 38% White, 29% Hispanic, 2% Black, 26% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees J FRED SPARKE SCHOOL?
J FRED SPARKE SCHOOL is overseen by ISLAND TREES UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT in Nassau County.
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