PINE BLUFF LIGHTHOUSE ACADEMY

PINE BLUFF LIGHTHOUSE ACADEMY is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 264 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, PINE BLUFF LIGHTHOUSE ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

PINE BLUFF LIGHTHOUSE ACADEMY is a public charter school located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, dedicated to providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education to students in the local community. Operating under the Lighthouse Academies network, the school focuses on closing the achievement gap by fostering a structured learning environment that emphasizes high academic standards, strong character development, and a "college-bound" culture. By utilizing a data-driven curriculum, the school aims to ensure that students are not only mastering grade-level content but are also developing the critical thinking skills necessary for long-term success in higher education.

Beyond academics, the school places a significant emphasis on community engagement and parental involvement, viewing these partnerships as essential to student growth. The program is designed to support the holistic development of its students, often integrating arts, extracurricular opportunities, and behavioral support systems. By creating a professional, focused atmosphere, PINE BLUFF LIGHTHOUSE ACADEMY strives to prepare its student body to meet the challenges of the 21st century and become productive, self-advocating members of society.

For more information, contact PINE BLUFF LIGHTHOUSE ACADEMY at (870) 534-0277 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

708 W SECOND ST
PINE BLUFF, AR 71601
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PINE BLUFF LIGHTHOUSE ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in PINE BLUFF, AR with about 264 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
CHARTER REVIEW PANEL
Total Students:
264
Teachers:
23.32
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 264 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PINE BLUFF LIGHTHOUSE ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.

Black or African American
96.2%
White
1.5%
Hispanic/Latino
1.1%
Two or more races
1.1%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

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.