- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Springdale, AR
Lisa Academy Springdale
Federal NCES profile for Lisa Academy Springdale, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050007401672Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lisa Academy Springdale earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Arkansas schools.
- #27 of 30
- public schools in Springdale · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 45.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lisa Academy Springdale has class sizes larger than 90% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lisa Academy Springdale ranks #27 of 30 public schools in Springdale, AR.
School address
District: Lisa Academy Charter · Arkansas
NCES ID 050007401672 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Lisa Academy Springdale grew from 362 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 050007401672 · Springdale, AR Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
450 enr · 18.8:1 · 45.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Lisa Academy North Elementary School (654 students)
Lisa Academy Springdale grew from 362 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Lisa Academy Springdale 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
- This school
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 Springdale reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lisa Academy Springdale compares
Lisa Academy Springdale is a growing 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 38% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.6% | ▼ 23% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 90% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.6%
White 31.1%
African American 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Lisa Academy Springdale 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 Springdale Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Academy North Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lisa Academy Chenal | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lisa Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lisa Academy High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lisa Academy Springdale'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
- 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 (~450 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lisa Academy Springdale
How many students attend Lisa Academy Springdale?
Lisa Academy Springdale has 450 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Springdale, AR. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lisa Academy Springdale?
The student-teacher ratio at Lisa Academy Springdale is 18.8:1, which is 38% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lisa Academy Springdale?
45.6% of students at Lisa Academy Springdale are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lisa Academy Springdale?
The largest demographic group at Lisa Academy Springdale is Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment, in Springdale, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lisa Academy Springdale?
Lisa Academy Springdale has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Springdale rank among public schools in Springdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Lisa Academy Springdale ranks #27 of 30 public schools in Springdale, 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 Springdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Lisa Academy Charter?
Besides Lisa Academy Springdale, Lisa Academy Charter also operates Lisa Academy North Elementary School (654 students), Lisa Academy Chenal (575 students), and Lisa Academy (430 students). See the Lisa Academy Charter district page for the complete list.