Enrollment
353
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sherwood, AR
Lisa Academy North Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lisa Academy North Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050007401473Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lisa Academy North Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Sherwood · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lisa Academy North Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lisa Academy North Middle School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Sherwood, AR.
School address
District: Lisa Academy Charter · Arkansas
NCES ID 050007401473 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.2%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lisa Academy North Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lisa Academy North Middle School
Lisa Academy North Middle School is a mid-sized charter middle school in Sherwood, Arkansas, enrolling 353 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 353 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 278 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #166.
Its student body is led by African American (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 706 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lisa Academy Charter also operates Lisa Academy North Elementary School (654 students) and Lisa Academy Chenal (575 students) alongside Lisa Academy North Middle 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 Middle School compares
Lisa Academy North Middle 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▼ 24% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.1%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
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 42.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
White 21.5%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More 4.5%
Largest group: African American at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Lisa Academy North Middle School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lisa Academy Charter, which includes Lisa Academy North Middle 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 Middle School 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lisa Academy Springdale | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lisa Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lisa Academy High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lisa Academy North Middle School'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
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~353 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lisa Academy North Middle School
How many students attend Lisa Academy North Middle School?
Lisa Academy North Middle School has 353 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sherwood, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lisa Academy North Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lisa Academy North Middle School is 12.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 22% 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 North Middle School?
45.2% of students at Lisa Academy North Middle 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 Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lisa Academy North Middle School is African American at 42.2% of enrollment, in Sherwood, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lisa Academy North Middle School?
Lisa Academy North Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lisa Academy North Middle School rank among public schools in Sherwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Lisa Academy North Middle School ranks #6 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 Middle School a good school?
Lisa Academy North Middle School earns 44/100 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 North Middle School, 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.
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