How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Arkansas Lighthouse Academies | Fort Smith School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Little Rock, Arkansas | Fort Smith, Arkansas |
| Total Enrollment | 962 | 14,291 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 27 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.6:1 | 16.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Arkansas Lighthouse Academies | Fort Smith School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,702 | $12,206 |
| Federal Revenue | 40.9% | 20.2% |
| State Revenue | 50.4% | 44.3% |
| Local Revenue | 8.7% | 35.4% |
Arkansas Lighthouse Academies
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Fort Smith School District
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Arkansas Lighthouse Academies | Fort Smith School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13.8% | 37.0% |
| African American | 75.9% | 10.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.2% | 35.3% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 4.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.7% | 12.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.9% | 63.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Arkansas Lighthouse Academies | Fort Smith School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | 24 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 129.7:1 | 354.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.3% | 31.7% |
School Types
Arkansas Lighthouse Academies
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 6
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Fort Smith School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.