Sparta Lincoln School
Sparta, IL · Sparta CUSD 140 · Grades PK - 8
1,301st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 38%▲ Improving
Sparta Lincoln School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Sparta Lincoln School 1,301st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 38% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 29th in 2019 to 38th in 2025 — improving.
Sparta Lincoln School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Sparta Lincoln School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 741 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.1% | 69.5% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| Black | 16.8% | 14.4% | ▼ 2.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.8% | 13.5% | ▲ 4.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.0% | 2.6% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.3% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
Homes near Sparta Lincoln School
Typical home value $133K in zip 62286 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Sparta Lincoln School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Coulterville Elementary SchoolCoulterville USD 1 · 6.5 mi away1,166th of 2,105
ELA 32% · Math 49% - 3Marissa Elem SchoolMarissa CUSD 40 · 8.2 mi away1,614th of 2,105
ELA 35% · Math 20% - 4Steeleville Elem SchoolSteeleville CUSD 138 · 9.5 mi away1,405th of 2,105
ELA 39% · Math 27% - 3Evansville Attendance CenterSparta CUSD 140 · 12.8 mi away1,501st of 2,105
ELA 35% · Math 26% - 6Oakdale Grade SchoolOakdale CCSD 1 · 14.1 mi away947th of 2,105
ELA 36% · Math 57% - 4Trico Elementary SchoolTrico CUSD 176 · 14.8 mi away1,358th of 2,105
ELA 44% · Math 26% - 9New Athens ElemNew Athens CUSD 60 · 15.4 mi away390th of 2,105
ELA 68% · Math 61% - 5St Libory Elem SchoolSt Libory Cons SD 30 · 15.6 mi away1,085th of 2,105
ELA 44% · Math 41%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Sparta Lincoln School in?
Sparta Lincoln School is part of the Sparta CUSD 140 district in Sparta, Illinois.
Is Sparta Lincoln School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sparta Lincoln School 1,301st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 38% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Sparta Lincoln School?
White 70%, Black 14%, Two or more races 14%, Hispanic 3% (741 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sparta Lincoln School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62286 is $133K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.