- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sherwood, AR
Lisa Academy North Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lisa Academy North Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050007401485Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lisa Academy North Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Sherwood · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lisa Academy North Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lisa Academy North Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Sherwood, AR.
School address
District: Lisa Academy Charter · Arkansas
NCES ID 050007401485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Lisa Academy North Elementary School shrank from 694 students in 2022-23 to 628 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 35.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-66 students YoY 050007401485 · Sherwood, AR Elementary · MID · CHARTER
654 enr · 16.8:1 · 49.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lisa Academy Chenal (575 students)
Lisa Academy North Elementary School shrank from 694 students in 2022-23 to 628 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 35.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Lisa Academy North Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lisa Academy North Elementary School
654 students
- Lisa Academy C
Lisa Academy Chenal
575 students
- Lisa Academy S
Lisa Academy Springdale
450 students
- Lisa Academy
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 North Elementary School reports 654 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lisa Academy North Elementary School compares
Lisa Academy North Elementary School 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▼ 17% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 654 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
654
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 79% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.5%
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
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 145 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: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
White 20.2%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Lisa Academy North Elementary School 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 North Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Academy Chenal | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lisa Academy Springdale | Smaller | Similar 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 North Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~654 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lisa Academy North Elementary School
How many students attend Lisa Academy North Elementary School?
Lisa Academy North Elementary School has 654 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sherwood, AR. CCD year-over-year: 694 (2022-23) → 628 (2023-24), down 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lisa Academy North Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lisa Academy North Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lisa Academy North Elementary School?
49.4% of students at Lisa Academy North Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lisa Academy North Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lisa Academy North Elementary School is African American at 48.6% of enrollment, in Sherwood, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lisa Academy North Elementary School?
Lisa Academy North Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Lisa Academy North Elementary School rank among public schools in Sherwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Lisa Academy North Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Sherwood, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sherwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Lisa Academy Charter?
Besides Lisa Academy North Elementary School, Lisa Academy Charter also operates Lisa Academy Chenal (575 students), Lisa Academy Springdale (450 students), and Lisa Academy (430 students). See the Lisa Academy Charter district page for the complete list.