Enrollment
654
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.4%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lisa Academy North Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lisa Academy North Elementary School
Lisa Academy North Elementary School is a large charter elementary school in Sherwood, Arkansas, enrolling 654 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.4% lands close to the Arkansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 654 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 222 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #95.
Its student body is led by African American (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 145 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 Chenal (575 students) and Lisa Academy Springdale (450 students) alongside Lisa Academy North Elementary School.
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 North Elementary School compares
Lisa Academy North Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,015
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lisa Academy Charter, which includes Lisa Academy North Elementary School.
$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 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
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- 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 (~654 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lisa Academy North Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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