Serving 161 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Capitol City Lighthouse Lower Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
89%
19%
White
3%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Capitol City Lighthouse Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Capitol City Lighthouse Lower Academy?
161 students attend Capitol City Lighthouse Lower Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Capitol City Lighthouse Lower Academy students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capitol City Lighthouse Lower Academy?
Capitol City Lighthouse Lower Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Capitol City Lighthouse Lower Academy offer ?
Capitol City Lighthouse Lower Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Capitol City Lighthouse Lower Academy part of?
Capitol City Lighthouse Lower Academy is part of Capitol City Lighthouse Academy School District.
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