- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
NCES CCD campus card
145 on latest CCD 050040201541 · Pine Bluff, AR Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
145 enr · 13.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy (210 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 9 elementary schools in Pine Bluff. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jacksonville L
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy
210 students
- Flightline Upp
Flightline Upper Academy
156 students
- This school
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy
145 students
- Capital City L
Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy
124 students
- Pine Bluff Lig 63
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Middle School Academy
63 students
- College Prep A 60
College Prep Academy
60 students
What this shows Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy reports 145 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy compares
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy vs Arkansas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| 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 methodology
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
$15,386
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Programs
District finance for Arkansas Lighthouse Academies reports $15,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~145 students)
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.