LISA ACADEMY CHENAL

12200 WESTHAVEN DR
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72211

www.lisaacademy.org

Charter School 626 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

LISA Academy Chenal is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school located in Little Rock, Arkansas. As part of the broader LISA Academy network, the school focuses on a rigorous academic curriculum with a particular emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. The school serves students in the surrounding community by providing a college-preparatory environment designed to foster critical thinking, technological literacy, and academic excellence.

The school is known for its diverse student body and a structured educational approach that prioritizes student achievement and character development. By integrating innovative teaching methods with a focus on project-based learning, LISA Academy Chenal aims to prepare its students for success in higher education and the modern global workforce. As a public charter institution, it operates with a focus on accountability and parent involvement, striving to create a supportive community that promotes both personal and academic growth for its students.

626

Total Students

38.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LISA ACADEMY CHENAL
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	199
Black	297
Asian	42
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

Black
297 (47.4 %)
Hispanic
199 (31.8 %)
White
67 (10.7 %)
Asian
42 (6.7 %)
Two or More
20 (3.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	LISA ACADEMY CHARTER
Phone:	(501)476-3309
Website:	http://www.lisaacademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	626
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	354
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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 103

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 106