At a glance
Reported students
430
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.03
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas middle enrollment
48th percentile
Compared with 206 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
377
Lisa Academy West Middle School: 430 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
17.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 543
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.6:1
What the reported data says about Lisa Academy West Middle School
Lisa Academy West Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Little Rock. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Lisa Academy. NCES reports 430 students for 2024–25.
Among 206 middle schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 444.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.2:1, above the Arkansas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (33.5%) and Black (32.3%). English learners represent 17.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lisa Academy West Middle School
- 1How do the reported 17.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.03 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 17.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14.7%
- Hispanic33.5%
- Black32.3%
- Asian17.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lisa Academy
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lisa Academy North Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
353 reported students
Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
95 reported students
Lisa Academy Fayetteville Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
31 reported students
Lisa Academy Springdale
Elementary · Grades KG–08
450 reported students
Lisa Academy West High School
High · Grades 09–12
394 reported students
Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
393 reported students
Public schools near Lisa Academy West Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski Heights Middle School Middle · Little Rock School District | 06–08 | 585 | 4.1 mi |
| Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School Middle · Charter · Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas | 06–08 | 62 | 4.5 mi |
| Westwind School for Performing Arts School Middle · Charter · Westwind School for Performing Arts | 06–08 | 86 | 5.5 mi |
| Pinnacle View Middle School Middle · Little Rock School District | 06–08 | 807 | 5.7 mi |
| Dunbar Business Leadership Entrepreneurship Mag Middle Sch Middle · Little Rock School District | 06–08 | 315 | 5.9 mi |
| Arkansas Virtual Academy Middle School Middle · Charter · Arkansas Virtual Academy | 06–08 | 1,315 | 6.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lisa Academy West Middle School
What grades does Lisa Academy West Middle School serve?
Lisa Academy West Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Lisa Academy.
How many students attend Lisa Academy West Middle School?
Lisa Academy West Middle School reported 430 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 48th percentile among 206 Arkansas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 543 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lisa Academy West Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 17.2:1, based on 430 students and 25.03 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lisa Academy West Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lisa Academy West Middle School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Lisa Academy West Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
64.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lisa Academy West Middle School in?
Lisa Academy West Middle School is part of Lisa Academy, based in Little Rock, AR, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lisa Academy West Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pulaski Heights Middle School (4.1 mi), Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School (4.5 mi), Westwind School for Performing Arts School (5.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.