JACKSONVILLE LIGHTHOUSE ELEMENTARY ACADEMY

251 N FIRST ST
JACKSONVILLE, AR 72076

www.arkansas.lha.net

Charter School 296 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

296

Total Students

20.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JACKSONVILLE LIGHTHOUSE ELEMENTARY ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	30
Black	214
Asian	2
Two or More	15
Pacific Islander	1

Black
214 (72.3 %)
White
34 (11.5 %)
Hispanic
30 (10.1 %)
Two or More
15 (5.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ARKANSAS LIGHTHOUSE ACADEMIES
Phone:	(501)985-1200
Website:	http://www.arkansas.lha.net
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	146
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 25

Grade 6 21