LISA ACADEMY NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.lisaacademy.org

Charter School 694 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

LISA Academy North Elementary, located in Sherwood, Arkansas, is a public charter school that operates as part of the statewide LISA Academy network. The school is known for its rigorous academic curriculum, which maintains a strong emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). By integrating a college-preparatory focus with a structured learning environment, the academy aims to foster critical thinking, academic achievement, and character development in students from kindergarten through elementary grades.

The school is characterized by its commitment to a diverse student body and a highly involved educational community. In addition to core academics, LISA Academy North Elementary often implements specialized programs and extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for success in higher education and beyond. As a charter institution, it offers an alternative to traditional district-run schools, focusing on specific pedagogical goals—such as small class sizes and personalized instruction—to ensure that students meet or exceed state educational standards.

694

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LISA ACADEMY NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	163
Hispanic	139
Black	334
Asian	22
Two or More	31
American Indian	5

Black
334 (48.1 %)
White
163 (23.5 %)
Hispanic
139 (20.0 %)
Two or More
31 (4.5 %)
Asian
22 (3.2 %)
American Indian
5 (0.7 %)

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)945-2727
Website:	http://www.lisaacademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	694
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	368
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	105

* 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 110

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 125

Grade 3 128

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 126