- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Lisa Academy North Middle School held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 050007401473 · Sherwood, AR Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
353 enr · 12.2:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Lisa Academy North Elementary School (654 students)
Lisa Academy North Middle School held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Lisa Academy North Middle School 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
- Lisa Academy
Lisa Academy
430 students
- Lisa Academy H
Lisa Academy High
394 students
- This school
Lisa Academy North Middle School
353 students
What this shows Lisa Academy North Middle School reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lisa Academy North Middle School compares
Lisa Academy North Middle School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,869
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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~353 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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, 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 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.
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.