Enrollment
575
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Little Rock, AR
Lisa Academy Chenal
Federal NCES profile for Lisa Academy Chenal, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050007401624Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lisa Academy Chenal earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 28
- elementary schools in Little Rock · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 59.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lisa Academy Chenal has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lisa Academy Chenal ranks #3 of 28 elementary schools in Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: Lisa Academy Charter · Arkansas
NCES ID 050007401624 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.4%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lisa Academy Chenal compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lisa Academy Chenal
Lisa Academy Chenal is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Little Rock, Arkansas, enrolling 575 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 575 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 185 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #20, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 230 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 23.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lisa Academy Charter also operates Lisa Academy North Elementary School (654 students) and Lisa Academy Springdale (450 students) alongside Lisa Academy Chenal.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lisa Academy Chenal compares
Lisa Academy Chenal on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▲ 0% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 575 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
575
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 61% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,015
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 46.6%
Hispanic or Latino 33.0%
White 9.9%
Asian 6.3%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Lisa Academy Chenal is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lisa Academy Charter, which includes Lisa Academy Chenal.
$11,015
Per student
-10%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.6%
State 68.3%
Federal 23.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lisa Academy Chenal Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Academy North Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lisa Academy Springdale | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lisa Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lisa Academy High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lisa Academy Chenal's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~575 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lisa Academy Chenal
How many students attend Lisa Academy Chenal?
Lisa Academy Chenal has 575 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Little Rock, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lisa Academy Chenal?
The student-teacher ratio at Lisa Academy Chenal is 15.1:1, which is 11% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lisa Academy Chenal?
59.4% of students at Lisa Academy Chenal are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lisa Academy Chenal?
The largest demographic group at Lisa Academy Chenal is African American at 46.6% of enrollment, in Little Rock, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lisa Academy Chenal?
Lisa Academy Chenal has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lisa Academy Chenal rank among elementary schools in Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Lisa Academy Chenal ranks #3 of 28 elementary 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 elementary schools in Little Rock on the city page.
Is Lisa Academy Chenal a good school?
Lisa Academy Chenal earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lisa Academy Charter?
Besides Lisa Academy Chenal, Lisa Academy Charter also operates Lisa Academy North Elementary School (654 students), Lisa Academy Springdale (450 students), and Lisa Academy (430 students). See the Lisa Academy Charter district page for the complete list.
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