Serving 145 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary 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 10-14% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
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).
Top Rankings
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#953 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
96%
19%
White
3%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy's ranking?
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy is ranked #953 out of 989 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy?
145 students attend Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy?
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy offer ?
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy part of?
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy is part of Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools.
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