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#795 of 1,036 schools in AR
Lisa Academy West Elementary School
Elementary School · Lisa Academy · Little Rock, AR
A charter elementary school in Little Rock, AR where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
12200 WESTHAVEN DR, Little Rock, AR 72211
- Math 20% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lisa Academy West Elementary School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 25% in 2025, across a 10-year record (2016–2025).
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lisa Academy West 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,916/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Little Rock), 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
$80,808
Median home value
$257,800
Median rent
$1,142/mo
College educated
56.1%
Homeownership
52.2%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72211; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agape AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 0.7 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Terry Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 337 | Compare → |
| Lisa Academy Arkansas Hybrid SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| Lisa Academy North Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | Not available | 628 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Lisa Academy
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #10 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 West Elementary School is listed in LISA ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lisa Academy West Elementary School
Lisa Academy West Elementary School is a public elementary school in Little Rock, AR, part of Lisa Academy, serving approximately 603 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #795 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lisa Academy West Elementary School
What grades does Lisa Academy West Elementary School serve?
Lisa Academy West Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lisa Academy West Elementary School?
Lisa Academy West Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 603 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lisa Academy West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lisa Academy West Elementary School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lisa Academy West Elementary School rank in AR?
Lisa Academy West Elementary School ranks #795 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Lisa Academy West Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lisa Academy West Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 West Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lisa Academy West Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Lisa Academy West Elementary School a charter school?
Yes, Lisa Academy West 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 West Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lisa Academy West Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lisa Academy West Elementary School?
74.6% of students at Lisa Academy West 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
- 603
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Pulaski County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (501) 476-3309
- Area population (ZIP 72211)
- 22,836
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 72211; 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, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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