Needs Improvement
#988 of 1,036 schools in AR
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary
Elementary School · Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools · Jacksonville, AR
An Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools charter elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
602 W MAIN ST, Jacksonville, AR 72076
- Math 17% vs AR 42% (2025)
- Reading 17% vs AR 38% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,935/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jacksonville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,048
Median home value
$155,600
Median rent
$917/mo
College educated
22%
Homeownership
53.8%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72076; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 764 | Compare → |
| Murrell Taylor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 412 | Compare → |
| Jacksonville Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Bobby G Lester Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 500 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,386NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary is listed in ARKANSAS LIGHTHOUSE CHARTER SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary is a public elementary school in Jacksonville, AR, part of Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools, serving approximately 181 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #988 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary
What grades does Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary serve?
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary?
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 181 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary rank in AR?
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary ranks #988 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary a charter school?
Yes, Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary a Title I school?
No, Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary?
81.2% of students at Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 181
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pulaski County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.3%
- Phone
- (501) 985-1200
- Area population (ZIP 72076)
- 38,647
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72076; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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