Enrollment
145
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pine Bluff, AR
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy
Federal NCES profile for Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050040201541Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #2 of 9
- elementary schools in Pine Bluff · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Pine Bluff, AR.
School address
District: Arkansas Lighthouse Academies · Arkansas
NCES ID 050040201541 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy is a high-poverty, small charter elementary school in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, enrolling 145 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arkansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Arkansas schools, with 145 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 66 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #24.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 97 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Arkansas Lighthouse Academies spends $17,702 per pupil, 44% above the Arkansas average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 40.9% 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 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Arkansas Lighthouse Academies also operates Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy (210 students) and Flightline Upper Academy (156 students) alongside Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy.
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 Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy compares
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 44% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,702
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,251
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 97 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arkansas Lighthouse Academies, which includes Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy.
$17,702
Per student
+44%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.7%
State 50.4%
Federal 40.9%
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 Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flightline Upper Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Bluff Lighthouse Middle School Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| College Prep Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 79/100
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 (~145 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy
How many students attend Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy?
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy has 145 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pine Bluff, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy is 13.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 16% 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 Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy?
100.0% of students at Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy?
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy rank among elementary schools in Pine Bluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Pine Bluff, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pine Bluff on the city page.
Is Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy a good school?
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. 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 Arkansas Lighthouse Academies?
Besides Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy, Arkansas Lighthouse Academies also operates Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy (210 students), Flightline Upper Academy (156 students), and Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy (124 students). See the Arkansas Lighthouse Academies district page for the complete list.
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