Serving 181 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary School 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary School's student population of 181 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
181 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#906 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
71%
19%
White
12%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Jacksonville Lighthouse Charter School is a tuition-free, open-enrollment, public charter school located in Jacksonville, Arkansas, near the Little Rock Air Force Base. We serve students from kindergarten through the twelfth grade.
- At JLCS, we are invested in our scholars and empower them by providing them with the tools they need to become successful thinkers, leaders, creators, and responsible citizens who respect themselves and others. Our school is a beacon of LIGHT in our community, and we wish to instill our scholars with the desire to share their LIGHT through their actions, regardless of their situation. With careful intention, we have created an inviting and inspiring environment designed to ignite a passion for learning.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary School's ranking?
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary School is ranked #906 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary School?
181 students attend Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary School?
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary School offer ?
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary School part of?
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary School is part of Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools School District.
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