Very Good
#173 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 17% in state
Lisa Academy North Elementary School
Elementary School · Lisa Academy · Sherwood, AR
A charter elementary school in Sherwood, AR serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
5410 LANDERS RD, Sherwood, AR 72117
- Math 36% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lisa Academy North Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 6 points across the 12-year record (2014–2025) and has held near 36% recently.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lisa Academy North Elementary School 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 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 13Minimal Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,577/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sherwood), 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
$41,670
Median home value
$125,400
Median rent
$1,125/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
67%
Poverty rate
30.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 210 | Compare → |
| Sherwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| Crestwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 491 | Compare → |
| Immaculate Conception SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 293 | 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.
Lisa Academy
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #6 of 10
- District spending per student
- $11,869NCES 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.
Lisa Academy North Elementary School is listed in LISA ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lisa Academy North Elementary School
Lisa Academy North Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sherwood, AR, part of Lisa Academy, serving approximately 628 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #173 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lisa Academy North Elementary School
What grades does Lisa Academy North Elementary School serve?
Lisa Academy North Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lisa Academy North Elementary School?
Lisa Academy North Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 628 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lisa Academy North Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lisa Academy North Elementary School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lisa Academy North Elementary School rank in AR?
Lisa Academy North Elementary School ranks #173 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Lisa Academy North Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lisa Academy North Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Lisa Academy North Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lisa Academy North Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Lisa Academy North Elementary School a charter school?
Yes, Lisa Academy North Elementary School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lisa Academy North Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lisa Academy North Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lisa Academy North Elementary School?
65.8% of students at Lisa Academy North Elementary School 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 628
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pulaski County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.0%
- Phone
- (501) 945-2727
- Area population (ZIP 72117)
- 14,339
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 72117; 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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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