JACKSONVILLE LIGHTHOUSE ELEMENTARY

251 N. FIRST STREET
JACKSONVILLE, AR 72076

www.arlcs.org

Charter School 210 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary, located at 251 N First St in Jacksonville, Arkansas, is a public charter school that operates under the broader Lighthouse Academies network. The school is committed to providing a rigorous academic environment with a mission to prepare students for college success. By emphasizing a culture of high expectations, character development, and individualized instruction, the school aims to bridge the achievement gap for students in the Jacksonville community, regardless of their background.

The school's educational approach typically integrates a structured curriculum with a strong focus on data-driven instruction to ensure that each student meets grade-level standards. As part of the Lighthouse Academies model, the campus places significant value on school culture, often fostering a tight-knit community where students, teachers, and families work collaboratively. For those interested in the school’s specific academic programs, enrollment procedures, or current initiatives, additional information can be found on their official website at http://www.lighthouse-academies.org.

210

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JACKSONVILLE LIGHTHOUSE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	18
Black	160
Two or More	13

Black
160 (76.2%)
White
19 (9.0%)
Hispanic
18 (8.6%)
Two or More
13 (6.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ARKANSAS LIGHTHOUSE CHARTER SCHOOLS
Phone:	(501)985-1200
Website:	http://www.arlcs.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	210
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	146
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 53