- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jacksonville, AR
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy
Federal NCES profile for Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050040201504Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy has class sizes smaller than 76% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Jacksonville, AR.
School address
District: Arkansas Lighthouse Academies · Arkansas
NCES ID 050040201504 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-115 students YoY
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy shrank from 296 students in 2022-23 to 181 in 2023-24 (-38.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 14.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-115 students YoY 050040201504 · Jacksonville, AR Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
210 enr · 10.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Flightline Upper Academy (156 students)
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy shrank from 296 students in 2022-23 to 181 in 2023-24 (-38.9%). Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 14.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- College Prep A 60
College Prep Academy
60 students
What this shows Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy reports 210 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy compares
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 23% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 210 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
210
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 24% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 76.2%
White 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 6.2%
Largest group: African American at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy is about as mixed as the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
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 Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flightline Upper Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Bluff Lighthouse Middle School Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| College Prep Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 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 (~210 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy
How many students attend Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy?
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy has 210 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jacksonville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 181 (2023-24), down 115.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy is 10.5:1, which is 23% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy?
100.0% of students at Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy?
The largest demographic group at Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy is African American at 76.2% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy?
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy rank among elementary schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy ranks #2 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Arkansas Lighthouse Academies?
Besides Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy, Arkansas Lighthouse Academies also operates Flightline Upper Academy (156 students), Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy (145 students), and Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy (124 students). See the Arkansas Lighthouse Academies district page for the complete list.