Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_27961684_1 (institution VARCHAR, team_name VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many institutes have the team name Spartans?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(institution) FROM table_27961684_1 WHERE team_name = "Spartans"