LISA ACADEMY WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

12200 WESTHAVEN DR
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72211

www.lisawest.lisaacademy.org

Charter School 575 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

LISA Academy Chenal is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school located in Little Rock, Arkansas. As part of the broader LISA Academy network, the school focuses on a rigorous academic curriculum with a particular emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. The school serves students in the surrounding community by providing a college-preparatory environment designed to foster critical thinking, technological literacy, and academic excellence.

The school is known for its diverse student body and a structured educational approach that prioritizes student achievement and character development. By integrating innovative teaching methods with a focus on project-based learning, LISA Academy Chenal aims to prepare its students for success in higher education and the modern global workforce. As a public charter institution, it operates with a focus on accountability and parent involvement, striving to create a supportive community that promotes both personal and academic growth for its students.

575

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LISA ACADEMY WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	57
Hispanic	190
Black	268
Asian	36
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

Black
268 (46.6%)
Hispanic
190 (33.0%)
White
57 (9.9%)
Asian
36 (6.3%)
Two or More
23 (4.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	LISA ACADEMY
Phone:	(501)476-3309
Website:	http://www.lisawest.lisaacademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	354
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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 87

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 101