- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Little Rock, AR
Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy
Federal NCES profile for Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050040201613Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in North Little Rock · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in North Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: Arkansas Lighthouse Academies · Arkansas
NCES ID 050040201613 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
124 on latest CCD 050040201613 · North Little Rock, AR Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
124 enr · 13.8:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy (210 students)
Resource Investment Index #5 of 5 elementary schools in North Little Rock. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jacksonville L
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy
210 students
- Flightline Upp
Flightline Upper Academy
156 students
- Pine Bluff Lig
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy
145 students
- This school
Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy
124 students
- Pine Bluff Lig 63
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Middle School Academy
63 students
- College Prep A 60
College Prep Academy
60 students
What this shows Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy reports 124 students on the CCD universe file.
How Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy compares
Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy vs Arkansas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 68% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 49% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,386
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Arkansas Lighthouse Academies reports $15,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flightline Upper Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Bluff Lighthouse Middle School Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| College Prep Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 79/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~124 students)
Frequently asked questions about Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy
How many students attend Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy?
Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy has 124 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Little Rock, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy is 13.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy?
99.2% of students at Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy?
Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy rank among elementary schools in North Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in North Little Rock, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in North Little Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Arkansas Lighthouse Academies?
Besides Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy, Arkansas Lighthouse Academies also operates Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy (210 students), Flightline Upper Academy (156 students), and Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy (145 students). See the Arkansas Lighthouse Academies district page for the complete list.