CAPITOL CITY LIGHTHOUSE LOWER ACADEMY
CAPITOL CITY LIGHTHOUSE LOWER ACADEMY is a public charter elementary school with about 191 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 15 teachers, CAPITOL CITY LIGHTHOUSE LOWER ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
CAPITOL CITY LIGHTHOUSE LOWER ACADEMY, located on Virginia Avenue in North Little Rock, Arkansas, is a public charter school that operates under the Lighthouse Academies network. The school is part of a national educational organization dedicated to preparing students in underserved communities for college success. Its curriculum typically emphasizes a structured, rigorous academic environment with a focus on literacy, mathematics, and character development, aiming to bridge the achievement gap for elementary-aged students.
The academy operates with a mission rooted in the belief that every child can achieve academic excellence regardless of their background. By utilizing a "college-bound" culture, the school integrates consistent assessments and a standardized instructional approach to monitor student progress closely. As a member of the Lighthouse Academies network, the North Little Rock campus strives to provide a supportive community that fosters both intellectual growth and social-emotional maturity, helping students build the foundational skills necessary for long-term academic attainment.
For more information, contact CAPITOL CITY LIGHTHOUSE LOWER ACADEMY at (501) 313-2901 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR 72117
(501) 313-2901
CAPITOL CITY LIGHTHOUSE LOWER ACADEMY is a public Charter school in NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR with about 191 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
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Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
CHARTER REVIEW PANEL - Total Students:
- 191
- Teachers:
- 15.96
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 191 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CAPITOL CITY LIGHTHOUSE LOWER ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 92% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 92.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- White
- 1.0%
- Female
- 41.9%
- Male
- 58.1%
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.