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:
374th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,538 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  296

Racial breakdown:

African American:
72.3%
White:
11.5%
Hispanic:
10.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary ranks worse than 75.3% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (72.3%), White (11.5%), Hispanic (10.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary is 14.6. (See more...)
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Compare Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary employs 20.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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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 213th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2011 45.96 309th 471 34.4%
2012 51.45 275th 468 41.2%
2013 42.51 328th 476 31.1%
2014 30.53 382nd 471 18.9%
2016 26.64 403rd 494 18.4%
2017 25.62 391st 485 19.4%
2018 17.51 412th 480 14.2%
2019 24.42 393rd 488 19.5%
2021 13.08 438th 496 11.7%
2022 8.25 458th 487 6.0%
2023 11.92 446th 492 9.3%
2024 30.55 374th 497 24.7%
See the entire list of Arkansas Elementary School Rankings!

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

Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4)
75%

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25%

  

Reviews:
by a principal
Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Open Quote 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

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


by a parent
Monday, November 17, 2014

Open Quote 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 Not Specified Total
2010 157 169 2 13 2 0 0 0 343
2011 93 132 2 19 0 0 1 0 247
2012 86 131 2 31 0 1 1 0 252
2013 79 133 1 34 0 0 1 0 248
2014 80 134 2 31 3 0 1 0 251
2015 86 156 2 32 3 0 1 0 280
2016 105 238 3 38 4 0 1 0 389
2017 103 229 4 41 3 0 1 0 381
2018 92 246 5 38 3 0 0 0 384
2019 64 268 8 36 1 1 0 0 378
2020 61 291 5 28 2 1 2 0 390
2021 60 280 6 31 1 2 2 0 382
2022 45 262 3 29 0 2 2 0 343
2023 34 214 2 30 0 1 15 0 296

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 393rd of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 446th 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)7427.3
 46.7%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)7432.3
 41.7%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary)51.930.3
 21.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)51.933.8
 18.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary)29.79.1
 20.6%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)29.712.3
 17.4%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary)31.56.1
 25.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)31.512.3
 19.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary)61.453.1
 8.3%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)61.443.7
 17.7%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary)34.328.5
 5.8%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)34.316.7
 17.6%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary)31.520.4
 11.1%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)31.513.5
 18%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary)4024.5
 15.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)4018.8
 21.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary)68.244
 24.2%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)72.850.6
 22.2%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary)23.916
 7.9%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)41.225.3
 15.9%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary)18.216
 2.2%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)30.319.2
 11.1%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary)19.512
 7.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)30.919.3
 11.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary)60.447.6
 12.8%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)71.460.5
 10.9%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary)2519.1
 5.9%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)54.130.8
 23.3%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary)33.314.3
 19%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)4619.7
 26.3%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary)10.519.1
 8.6%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)28.528.3
 0.2%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students378296
 21.7%
African American268214
 20.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian82
 75%
Hispanic3630
 16.7%
Pacific Islander11
White6434
 46.9%
Two or More Races015
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.4%100%
 24.6%


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

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

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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