JACKSONVILLE LIGHTHOUSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JACKSONVILLE LIGHTHOUSE ELEMENTARY is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the ARKANSAS LIGHTHOUSE CHARTER SCHOOLS school district, located in JACKSONVILLE, AR with about 384 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, JACKSONVILLE LIGHTHOUSE ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
JACKSONVILLE LIGHTHOUSE ELEMENTARY, located at 251 N First St in Jacksonville, Arkansas, is a public charter school that operates under the broader Lighthouse Academies network. The school is committed to providing a rigorous academic environment with a mission to prepare students for college success. By emphasizing a culture of high expectations, character development, and individualized instruction, the school aims to bridge the achievement gap for students in the Jacksonville community, regardless of their background.
The school's educational approach typically integrates a structured curriculum with a strong focus on data-driven instruction to ensure that each student meets grade-level standards. As part of the Lighthouse Academies model, the campus places significant value on school culture, often fostering a tight-knit community where students, teachers, and families work collaboratively. For those interested in the school’s specific academic programs, enrollment procedures, or current initiatives, additional information can be found on their official website at http://www.lighthouse-academies.org.
For more information, contact JACKSONVILLE LIGHTHOUSE ELEMENTARY at (501) 985-1200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JACKSONVILLE, AR 72076
(501) 985-1200
JACKSONVILLE LIGHTHOUSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in JACKSONVILLE, AR with about 384 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
CHARTER REVIEW PANEL - District:
- ARKANSAS LIGHTHOUSE CHARTER SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 384
- Teachers:
- 23.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 384 students
- Black or African American
- 64.1%
- White
- 24.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.9%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.