Serving 296 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Jacksonville Lighthouse Charter School is a tuition-free,
open-enrollment, public charter school located in Jacksonville,
Arkansas, near the Little Rock Air Force Base. We serve students
from kindergarten through the twelfth grade.
At JLCS, we are invested in our scholars and empower them by
providing them with the tools they need to become successful
thinkers, leaders, creators, and responsible citizens who respect
themselves and others. Our school is a beacon of LIGHT in our
community, and we wish to instill our scholars with the desire to
share their LIGHT through their actions, regardless of their
situation. With careful intention, we have created an inviting and
inspiring environment designed to ignite a passion for
learning.
What is Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy's ranking?
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy is ranked #906 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy?
296 students attend Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy students are Black, 12% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy?
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy offer ?
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy part of?
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