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LISA ACADEMY CHARTER

Arkansas · Public School District
8
Schools
3,454
Students
$11,632
Per-Pupil Spend
-19% nat'l
64.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+12pp vs nat'l
81.7%
Graduation Rate
-4.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

LISA ACADEMY CHARTER is a public school district in Arkansas serving 3,454 students across 8 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools, among them 8 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 81.7% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,632 is below the national average for a US public school district. 64% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
LISA ACADEMY CHENALCharterKG–05626
LISA ACADEMY NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCharterKG–05694
LISA ACADEMY SPRINGDALECharterKG–08362
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
LISA ACADEMYCharter06–08503
LISA ACADEMY NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOLCharter06–08336
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
LISA ACADEMY HIGHCharter09–12412
LISA ACADEMY NORTH HIGH SCHOOLCharter09–12299
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
LISA ACADEMY ARKANSAS HYBRID SCHOOLCharterKG–12222
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,632-19% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
68%
State
68.3%
Local (property tax)
8.6%
Federal
23.1%

State funding accounts for 68% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
3,454
Students
64%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate81.7%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateArkansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,632, spending is 19% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
23% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in LISA ACADEMY CHARTER?
LISA ACADEMY CHARTER has 8 public schools, serving a total of 3,454 students.
What is the graduation rate for LISA ACADEMY CHARTER?
The graduation rate is 81.7%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does LISA ACADEMY CHARTER spend per student?
LISA ACADEMY CHARTER spends $11,632 per pupil — 19% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in LISA ACADEMY CHARTER?
64% of students in LISA ACADEMY CHARTER qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in LISA ACADEMY CHARTER?
Yes — 8 of the 8 schools in LISA ACADEMY CHARTER are charter schools.
What grade levels does LISA ACADEMY CHARTER serve?
LISA ACADEMY CHARTER serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for LISA ACADEMY CHARTER?
The median opportunity score across schools in LISA ACADEMY CHARTER is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.