Enrollment
393
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 050007405142 Charter school
Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville Elementary School — Rogers, AR
Federal NCES profile for Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 54/100.
👥 Class size 54
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lisa Academy Charter · Arkansas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.9%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville Elementary School reports 393 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% below the Arkansas state mean of 13.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 28% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 20.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 65% below the Arkansas average and 60% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lisa Academy Charter spends $11,632 per pupil district-wide, below the Arkansas average of $14,269 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 8.6% from local sources (property taxes), 68.3% from the state, and 23.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arkansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.9% | ▼ 65% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 49% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
20.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 65% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
— 15% below state mean
Top 27% in Arkansas — lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,632
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arkansas avg of $14,269
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 393 Top 49% in Arkansas — larger than 51% of 1,069 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 11.5:1 -15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 20.9% -65% vs state
NCES ID 050007405142
Student demographics
White 35.6%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
Asian 15.3%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 35.6% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lisa Academy Charter, which includes Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville Elementary School.
$11,632
Per student
-18%
vs Arkansas
Avg $14,269
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
Similar elementary schools in Rogers
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Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle School
Standard public school
523 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers
Standard public school
521 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville Elementary School
How many students attend Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville Elementary School?
Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville Elementary School has 393 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in ROGERS, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville Elementary School is 11.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville Elementary School?
20.9% of students at Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville 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 Rogers-Bentonville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville Elementary School is White at 35.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in ROGERS, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville Elementary School?
Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.