LISA Academy North is an open-enrollment public charter high school located in North Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. LISA Academy North Middle High serves students in grades 6 through 12 and is administered by the LISA Academy Charter School.
Serving 628 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lisa Academy North Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 628 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lisa Academy North Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Lisa Academy North Elementary School's student population of 628 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 56% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
628 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
School Motto
Providing dynamic, resource-rich learning environments.
School Mascot
Lions
School Rankings
Lisa Academy North Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lisa Academy North Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#449 out of 989 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
22%
15%
Black
47%
19%
White
22%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lions
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lisa Academy North Elementary School's ranking?
Lisa Academy North Elementary School is ranked #449 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Lisa Academy North Elementary School often compared to?
Lisa Academy North Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sherwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Lisa Academy North Elementary School?
628 students attend Lisa Academy North Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Lisa Academy North Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lisa Academy North Elementary School?
Lisa Academy North Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lisa Academy North Elementary School offer ?
Lisa Academy North Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lisa Academy North Elementary School part of?
Lisa Academy North Elementary School is part of Lisa Academy School District.
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