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LISA ACADEMY CHENAL

12200 WESTHAVEN DR, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72211LISA ACADEMY CHARTER →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Charter
626
Students
Total enrolled
$11,632
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 19% vs nat'l
16.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 7% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 626 students in grades KG–05 in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas.
19% below average funding
District spends $11,632 per pupil, 19% less than the national average of $14,347.
16.4 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

LISA ACADEMY CHENAL is a large elementary in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, serving grades KG–05 with 626 students. The district invests $11,632 per student — 19% below the national average of $14,347, with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at LISA ACADEMY CHENAL

626
Total Students
16.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
70%
Free Lunch
38
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution296 male · 330 female
47%
53%
Male 47%Female 53%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility70%
National avg 52% · 440 students
Student Composition
11%
32%
47%
Asian7%
White11%
Hispanic / Latino32%
Black47%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 050007401624

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,632Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,632
State avg
$14,269
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,118
Student Support$2,210
Administration$1,396
Operations$1,745
Other$1,163
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,632 spent per student, an estimated $5,153 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
68%
State government
68.3%
Local (property tax)
8.6%
Federal programs
23.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,632/student, 19% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
LISA ACADEMY NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLISA ACADEMY SPRINGDALE
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Middle
LISA ACADEMYLISA ACADEMY NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
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High School
LISA ACADEMY HIGHLISA ACADEMY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyPulaski County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictLISA ACADEMY CHARTER →
Phone: (501)476-3309
NCES ID: 050007401624
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in LITTLE ROCK seeking a charter elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in LISA ACADEMY CHARTER
Elem
LISA ACADEMY NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
694 students · KG–05
● 32 opp63% FRL
Mid
LISA ACADEMY
503 students · 06–08
● 43 opp65% FRL
High
LISA ACADEMY HIGH
412 students · 09–12
● 43 opp67% FRL
Elem
LISA ACADEMY SPRINGDALE
362 students · KG–08
● 42 opp66% FRL
Mid
LISA ACADEMY NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
336 students · 06–08
● 32 opp60% FRL
High
LISA ACADEMY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
299 students · 09–12
● 32 opp57% FRL
Other
LISA ACADEMY ARKANSAS HYBRID SCHOOL
222 students · KG–12
● 43 opp56% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
12200 WESTHAVEN DR, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72211
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.