- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Little Rock, AR
Lisa Academy
Federal NCES profile for Lisa Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050007401030Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lisa Academy earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #4 of 10
- middle schools in Little Rock · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lisa Academy has class sizes smaller than 71% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lisa Academy ranks #4 of 10 middle schools in Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: Lisa Academy Charter · Arkansas
NCES ID 050007401030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Lisa Academy held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.8 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 050007401030 · Little Rock, AR Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
430 enr · 11.3:1 · 53.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Lisa Academy North Elementary School (654 students)
Lisa Academy held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.8 → 35.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Lisa Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lisa Academy N
Lisa Academy North Elementary School
654 students
- Lisa Academy C
Lisa Academy Chenal
575 students
- Lisa Academy S
Lisa Academy Springdale
450 students
- This school
Lisa Academy
430 students
- Lisa Academy H
Lisa Academy High
394 students
- Lisa Academy R
Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville Elementary School
393 students
What this shows Lisa Academy reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lisa Academy compares
Lisa Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▼ 10% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$11,869
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 130 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
African American 32.3%
Asian 17.2%
White 14.7%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Lisa Academy is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lisa Academy Charter reports $11,869 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lisa Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Academy North Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lisa Academy Chenal | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lisa Academy Springdale | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lisa Academy High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lisa Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~430 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lisa Academy
How many students attend Lisa Academy?
Lisa Academy has 430 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Little Rock, AR. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 486 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lisa Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lisa Academy is 11.3:1, which is 17% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 28% 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 Lisa Academy?
53.5% of students at Lisa Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lisa Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lisa Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 33.5% of enrollment, in Little Rock, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lisa Academy?
Lisa Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Lisa Academy rank among middle schools in Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Lisa Academy ranks #4 of 10 middle schools in Little Rock, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Little Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Lisa Academy Charter?
Besides Lisa Academy, Lisa Academy Charter also operates Lisa Academy North Elementary School (654 students), Lisa Academy Chenal (575 students), and Lisa Academy Springdale (450 students). See the Lisa Academy Charter district page for the complete list.