Serving 603 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lisa Academy West Elementary School 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 36% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 603 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lisa Academy West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Lisa Academy West Elementary School's student population of 603 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
603 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lisa Academy West Elementary School 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 Lisa Academy West Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#640 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
32%
15%
Black
47%
19%
White
11%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 West Elementary School's ranking?
Lisa Academy West Elementary School is ranked #640 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Lisa Academy West Elementary School often compared to?
Lisa Academy West Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chenal Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Lisa Academy West Elementary School?
603 students attend Lisa Academy West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Lisa Academy West Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lisa Academy West Elementary School?
Lisa Academy West Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lisa Academy West Elementary School offer ?
Lisa Academy West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lisa Academy West Elementary School part of?
Lisa Academy West Elementary School is part of Lisa Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Lisa Academy West Elementary School located?
Lisa Academy West Elementary School is located in the Rock Creek neighborhood of Little Rock, AR.
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