Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary

Summary:

Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary is a public charter elementary school serving 296 students in grades K-4 in Jacksonville, Arkansas. The school is part of the Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools district, which is ranked 213 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being a charter school, Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Arkansas elementary schools over the past decade, with a current statewide rank of 374 out of 497 schools. The school significantly underperforms the state and its own district averages across all subject areas and grade levels, with only 24% of students proficient in English Language Arts, 23.9% proficient in Math, and 32.4% proficient in Science. Additionally, the school has extremely high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, reaching 100% in recent years, indicating a high-poverty student population.

Compared to nearby schools in the Pulaski County Special School District and Jacksonville North Pulaski School District, Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary generally underperforms, with schools like Sherwood Elementary and Cato Elementary having significantly higher proficiency rates across all subjects. The school's lower spending per student and higher student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools may also contribute to its academic challenges, suggesting that it may require significant interventions and support to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-4

251 N First St
Jacksonville, AR 72076

(501) 985-1200

District: Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
374^th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,538

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 296

Racial breakdown:

African American:

72.3%

White:

11.5%

Hispanic:

10.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary ranks worse than 75.3% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.55. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (72.3%), White (11.5%), Hispanic (10.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary is 14.6. (See more...)

Compare Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary employs 20.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary is $9,538.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools 213^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2011	45.96	309^th	471	34.4%
2012	51.45	275^th	468	41.2%
2013	42.51	328^th	476	31.1%
2014	30.53	382^nd	471	18.9%
2016	26.64	403^rd	494	18.4%
2017	25.62	391^st	485	19.4%
2018	17.51	412^th	480	14.2%
2019	24.42	393^rd	488	19.5%
2021	13.08	438^th	496	11.7%
2022	8.25	458^th	487	6.0%
2023	11.92	446^th	492	9.3%
2024	30.55	374^th	497	24.7%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4)

75%

25%

Reviews:

by a principal
Tuesday, July 14, 2020

JLCS Main is feels like a family. The school has a bright and welcoming atmosphere with a fantastic staff. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, July 24, 2019

The principal and office staff make me feel welcome. Main promotes positive school culture. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, November 17, 2014

JLCS is an awesome school!! I feel that they are more then a school that teaches, they are family. From admin to the custodians everyone cares for the kids. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	157	169	2	13	2	0	0	343
2011	93	132	2	19	0	0	1	247
2012	86	131	2	31	0	1	1	252
2013	79	133	1	34	0	0	1	248
2014	80	134	2	31	3	0	1	251
2015	86	156	2	32	3	0	1	280
2016	105	238	3	38	4	0	1	389
2017	103	229	4	41	3	0	1	381
2018	92	246	5	38	3	0	0	384
2019	64	268	8	36	1	1	0	378
2020	61	291	5	28	2	1	2	390
2021	60	280	6	31	1	2	2	382
2022	45	262	3	29	0	2	2	343
2023	34	214	2	30	0	1	15	296

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	343	18.0	20.1	49.3
2011	247	11.9	20.6	62.3
2012	252	11.5	21.7	62.3
2013	248	11.7	21.0	72.6
2014	251	12.7	19.7	74.9
2015	280	18.0	15.5	73.6
2016	389	24.0	16.2	68.9
2017	381	22.4	16.9	37
2018	384	23.5	16.3	36.2
2019	378	19.5	19.3	75.4
2020	390	25.4	15.3	81.8
2021	382	24.1	15.8	63.4
2022	343	24.8	13.7	100
2023	296	20.1	14.6	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	343	18.0	20.1	49.3
2011	247	11.9	20.6	62.3
2012	252	11.5	21.7	62.3
2013	248	11.7	21.0	72.6
2014	251	12.7	19.7	74.9
2015	280	18.0	15.5	73.6
2016	389	24.0	16.2	68.9
2017	381	22.4	16.9	37
2018	384	23.5	16.3	36.2
2019	378	19.5	19.3	75.4
2020	390	25.4	15.3	81.8
2021	382	24.1	15.8	63.4
2022	343	24.8	13.7	100
2023	296	20.1	14.6	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,274 (13.4%)	$8,264 (86.6%)	$9,538

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 393^rd of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 446^th of 492 Elementary schools	10.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary)	74	27.3	46.7%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)	74	32.3	41.7%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary)	51.9	30.3	21.6%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)	51.9	33.8	18.1%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary)	29.7	9.1	20.6%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)	29.7	12.3	17.4%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary)	31.5	6.1	25.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)	31.5	12.3	19.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary)	61.4	53.1	8.3%
4th Grade English (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)	61.4	43.7	17.7%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary)	34.3	28.5	5.8%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)	34.3	16.7	17.6%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary)	31.5	20.4	11.1%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)	31.5	13.5	18%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary)	40	24.5	15.5%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)	40	18.8	21.2%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%
5th Grade English (Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary)	68.2	44	24.2%
5th Grade English (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)	72.8	50.6	22.2%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary)	23.9	16	7.9%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)	41.2	25.3	15.9%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary)	18.2	16	2.2%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)	30.3	19.2	11.1%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary)	19.5	12	7.5%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)	30.9	19.3	11.6%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%
6th Grade English (Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary)	60.4	47.6	12.8%
6th Grade English (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)	71.4	60.5	10.9%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary)	25	19.1	5.9%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)	54.1	30.8	23.3%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary)	33.3	14.3	19%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)	46	19.7	26.3%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary)	10.5	19.1	8.6%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)	28.5	28.3	0.2%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	378	296	21.7%
African American	268	214	20.1%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	8	2	75%
Hispanic	36	30	16.7%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	64	34	46.9%
Two or More Races	0	15
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75.4%	100%	24.6%

Schools Near Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)				ATLAS Reading (2024)				ATLAS Mathematics (2024)				ATLAS Science (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary	Public, Charter	K-4	251 N First St	Jacksonville	72076	Pulaski County	Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 985-1200	296	20	14.6	100.0%	34 (11.5%)	214 (72.3%)	30 (10.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (5.1%)	30.5	374^th of 497 public elementary schools	24.7%		11.9	446^th of 492 public elementary schools	9.3%	72	28.3	16.0		24.0	26.1	16.0		22.6	23.9	24.0		23.9	41.3	16.0		32.4	$9,538	$1,274	$8,264
Jacksonville Elementary School	Public	K-5	2400 Linda Lane	Jacksonville	72076	Pulaski County	Jacksonville North Pulaski School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 982-9541	792	47	16.8	100.0%	190 (24.0%)	435 (54.9%)	88 (11.1%)	5 (0.6%)	5 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	66 (8.3%)	8	478^th of 497 public elementary schools	3.8%		9	460^th of 492 public elementary schools	6.5%	18	12.4	13.0	14.2	13.2	14.0	14.8	14.8	14.6	3.1	13.9	10.3	9.0	10.2	9.6	10.4	10.1
Murrell Taylor Elementary School	Public	K-5	1401 Murrell Taylor Dr	Jacksonville	72076	Pulaski County	Jacksonville North Pulaski School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 985-1581	350	25	13.7	100.0%	65 (18.6%)	244 (69.7%)	23 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.9%)	15.8	438^th of 497 public elementary schools	11.9%		10.4	453^rd of 492 public elementary schools	7.9%	15	23.8	19.7	18.6	20.7	23.8	23.0	20.0	22.2	9.5	13.1	15.7	12.8	16.1	18.0	12.8	15.5	$10,279	$3,325	$6,953
Bobby G Lester Elementary School	Public	K-5	601 Harris Rd	Jacksonville	72076	Pulaski County	Jacksonville North Pulaski School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 982-7456	587	37	16.0	99.8%	219 (37.3%)	280 (47.7%)	45 (7.7%)	9 (1.5%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (5.1%)	25.4	390^th of 497 public elementary schools	21.5%		21.8	400^th of 492 public elementary schools	18.7%	10	26.1	25.6	29.0	26.8	27.2	25.6	32.9	28.5	21.6	19.2	15.8	19.0	20.4	20.5	14.4	18.6	$11,198	$2,222	$8,977
William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	142 Hollywood Blvd	Sherwood	72120	Pulaski County	Pulaski County Special School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 833-1200	567	37	15.3	97.2%	115 (20.3%)	330 (58.2%)	74 (13.1%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.8%)	23.8	403^rd of 497 public elementary schools	18.9%		24.4	393^rd of 492 public elementary schools	20.1%	10	22.0	23.9	25.0	23.8	20.6	24.0	25.0	23.3	35.3	24.0	17.1	25.0	8.9	21.8	21.1	17.9	$12,167	$2,631	$9,536
Oakbrooke Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2200 Thornhill	Sherwood	72120	Pulaski County	Pulaski County Special School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 833-1190	441	29	15.4	52.8%	191 (43.3%)	194 (44.0%)	22 (5.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.3%)	44.6	285^th of 497 public elementary schools	42.7%		43.1	316^th of 492 public elementary schools	35.8%	31	41.3	33.4	36.3	36.9	39.7	29.2	36.3	34.9	14.3	22.3	34.8	23.9	33.3	33.3	24.3	30.3	$11,969	$2,999	$8,970
Bayou Meto Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	26405 Hwy 107	Jacksonville	72076	Pulaski County	Jacksonville North Pulaski School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 988-4131	443	27	16.2	99.8%	305 (68.8%)	73 (16.5%)	26 (5.9%)	6 (1.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.0%)	35	349^th of 497 public elementary schools	29.8%		28.6	376^th of 492 public elementary schools	23.6%	27	48.3	19.5	19.7	28.3	50.0	20.9	17.8	28.8	41.1	13.9	17.6	23.3	39.3	30.6	12.3	27.5	$9,630	$1,946	$7,684
Cato Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9906 Cato Rd	North Little Rock	72120	Pulaski County	Pulaski County Special School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 833-1160	296	19	15.3	96.6%	139 (47.0%)	97 (32.8%)	34 (11.5%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.4%)	52.8	236^th of 497 public elementary schools	52.5%		50.4	271^st of 492 public elementary schools	44.9%	35	44.0	39.6	22.0	35.1	50.0	41.6	26.0	39.2	24.0	48.0	22.0	31.1	44.0	43.8	24.0	37.2	$12,273	$2,293	$9,980
Harris Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4424 Hwy 161 N	North Little Rock	72117	Pulaski County	Pulaski County Special School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 955-3550	199	18	11.0	97.0%	18 (9.0%)	152 (76.4%)	18 (9.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.0%)	5.9	484^th of 497 public elementary schools	2.6%		4.1	485^th of 492 public elementary schools	1.4%	1	7.7	0.0	18.2	8.3	3.8	0.0	18.2	7.0	4.0	0.0	18.1	7.0	8.0	4.2	9.1	7.0	$17,957	$4,661	$13,296
Sherwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	307 Verona Ave	Sherwood	72120	Pulaski County	Pulaski County Special School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 833-1150	368	21	17.1	47.8%	156 (42.4%)	157 (42.7%)	31 (8.4%)	5 (1.4%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.3%)	71.1	129^th of 497 public elementary schools	74.0%		77.2	103^rd of 492 public elementary schools	79.1%	26	35.9	45.9	65.4	50.4	41.0	48.0	63.4	51.8	25.6	31.2	42.4	33.8	43.6	45.9	44.2	44.6	$12,570	$2,696	$9,875

Frequently Asked Questions about Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary

Is Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary a good school?

Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary ranks in the bottom 24.7% of Arkansas elementary schools.

How many students attend Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 296 students attended Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary?

Students at Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary are 72% African American, 11% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

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