Serving 124 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Capital City 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% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#971 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
92%
19%
White
2%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
56%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy's ranking?
Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy is ranked #971 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy?
124 students attend Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy?
Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy offer ?
Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy part of?
Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy is part of Arkansas Lighthouse Academies School District.
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