- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jacksonville, AR
College Prep Academy
Federal NCES profile for College Prep Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 79/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050040201560Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
College Prep Academy earns 79/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Arkansas.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 79
- Resource Index · Higher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 60
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, College Prep Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Jacksonville, AR.
School address
District: Arkansas Lighthouse Academies · Arkansas
NCES ID 050040201560 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-101 students YoY
College Prep Academy shrank from 179 students in 2022-23 to 78 in 2023-24 (-56.4%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-101 students YoY 050040201560 · Jacksonville, AR Other · SMALL · CHARTER
60 enr · 100.0% lunch · RII 79
Nearest enrollment peer: Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy (210 students)
College Prep Academy shrank from 179 students in 2022-23 to 78 in 2023-24 (-56.4%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
College Prep 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
- Capital City L
Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy
124 students
- Pine Bluff Lig 63
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Middle School Academy
63 students
- This school 60
College Prep Academy
60 students
What this shows College Prep Academy reports 60 students on the CCD universe file.
How College Prep Academy compares
College Prep Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 60 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
60
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 60 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 86.7%
White 10.0%
Two or More 3.3%
Largest group: African American at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, College Prep Academy is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arkansas Lighthouse Academies reports $15,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How College Prep Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Flightline Upper Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Pine Bluff Lighthouse Middle School Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to College Prep 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
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Nationwide other 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.
Frequently asked questions about College Prep Academy
How many students attend College Prep Academy?
College Prep Academy has 60 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jacksonville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 179 (2022-23) → 78 (2023-24), down 101.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at College Prep Academy?
100.0% of students at College Prep Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of College Prep Academy?
The largest demographic group at College Prep Academy is African American at 86.7% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for College Prep Academy?
College Prep Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 79/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does College Prep Academy rank among schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, College Prep Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Jacksonville, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Arkansas Lighthouse Academies?
Besides College Prep 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.