D
Needs Improvement
43/100

Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary

📚 K – 04 🏫 Elementary Charter School
📍 251 N FIRST ST, Jacksonville, AR 72076
Overall
D
43/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 31% · Math 34% proficient · 14th percentile in Arkansas
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Arkansas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

43
Repit Score
out of 100
181
Students
enrolled
12.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%14/100reading 18th percentile, math 10th percentile among Arkansas elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%83/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 32% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arkansas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −4 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arkansas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency31% (−12 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency34% (−12 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Arkansas state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White50%70%reading -3 pts, math +4 pts50th percentile (list)
Black27%27%reading +1 pts, math -6 pts31st percentile (list)
Hispanic30%50%reading -6 pts, math -1 pts39th percentile (list)
Low-income27%27%reading -8 pts, math -21 pts9th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 251 N FIRST ST
City Jacksonville
ZIP Code 72076
District 0500402
NCES School ID 050040201504
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 72076

Understanding the community around Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $51,560
Per Capita Income $29,756
Poverty Rate 12.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.6%
High School or Higher 90.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $146,500
Median Rent $874
Owner-Occupied 54.1%
Renter-Occupied 45.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 71.3%
White 11.6%
Hispanic/Latino 10.5%
Two or More Races 6.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 181
Teachers (FTE) 14.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary?
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary has a Repit School Score of 43 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary?
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary has 181 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1.
What grades does Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary serve?
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary serves grades K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary receive per student?
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary receives $18,123 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary in 72076 ▼
Avg Home Value
$174,179
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,154
1-Year Change
+8.8%
% Renters
45.9%

Other Schools in 72076

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026