Serving 362 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lisa Academy Springdale ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lisa Academy Springdale ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Lisa Academy Springdale's student population of 362 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
362 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lisa Academy Springdale ranks within the top 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lisa Academy Springdale is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#311 out of 997 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
45%
14%
Black
6%
19%
White
37%
59%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lisa Academy Springdale's ranking?
Lisa Academy Springdale is ranked #311 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Lisa Academy Springdale?
362 students attend Lisa Academy Springdale.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Lisa Academy Springdale students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lisa Academy Springdale?
Lisa Academy Springdale has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lisa Academy Springdale offer ?
Lisa Academy Springdale offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Lisa Academy Springdale part of?
Lisa Academy Springdale is part of Lisa Academy Charter School District.
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