Welcome to Crowley's Ridge Academy and thank you for your interest in our school!
We consider the well-being of students our greatest responsibility. It is a tremendous honor for any school to be entrusted with the hearts, minds, and souls of young people for a lengthy period of each weekday for nine months out of the year. At Crowley's Ridge Academy, we strive to maximize the time that we have with students by offering a values-oriented academic environment in an atmosphere that strives to allow the spirit of Christ to be seen in every action of every minute of every day.
Step-by-Step Enrollment Guide
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A campus visit is the best way to truly understand the unique experience that CRA can offer your child and family. You will have the opportunity to explore the campus, meet faculty and staff, and have all of your questions answered. Click HERE to schedule a visit, or call (870) 280-2557.
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Apply: https://cr-ar.client.renweb.com/oa/?memberid=518
*Please note that some classes have waiting pools. Please contact our Communications Officer, Amber Oxley, about class availability before applying. aoxley@crafalcons.org or (870) 280-2557
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2026-2027 Tuition
Kindergarten $7,200
Grades 1–6 $7,500
Grades 7–12 $7,900
What is an EFA Voucher?
An EFA voucher is state money that helps families pay for private school tuition or homeschooling instead of public school.
How much is the EFA Voucher?
2025–2026: $6,864
2026–2027: Forecasted to be about $7,000 (The final amount is coming soon.)
When & how do I apply?
📅 Applications open March 3, 2026
🌐 Apply at arkansasefa.com⚠️ Funds are prioritized for repeat applicants, but you do have to reapply each year. Apply early — funds are limited.
How are voucher funds submitted to CRA?
Once a family is approved for EFA, they link with CRA through a digital wallet system called Class Wallet. The school submits invoices for tuition. Parents use the online portal to manage payments, see balances, and select approved vendors.
What Is an ACE Scholarship?
ACE is a nonprofit organization that promotes school choice. They provide private school scholarships for families who qualify, based on income level.
✔ ACE can cover up to 50% of tuition
✔ Families can use ACE + EFA together if approved for both🗓 Apply for ACE February 2 – April 15, 2026
🌐 Apply at https://www.acescholarships.org/become-a-scholar/arkansas/ ($25 Application Fee)✉️ Award Notifications in June 2026
ACE Income Qualifications 2025-2026 Per Household Size (Updated qualifications for 26-27 are not announced yet.)
$74,025
3
$93,275
$151,025
Using EFA + ACE Together (If approved for both)ACE pays up to half of tuition
EFA pays the remaining balance
Left over EFA funds may be used for school supplies, tutoring, and other education-related expenses.
What does ACE require?
Proof of income is required. (Tax returns, Social Security, Child Support, etc.)
📤 Documents may be uploaded after your application is submitted, but before the deadline.ARKANSAS LEARNS ACT EFA VOUCHERS
Voucher Application Assistance: 866-265-8907
Class Wallet Assistance: (877) 969-5536
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The Crowley’s Ridge Academy Board of Trustees is dedicated to the principle that accepting LEARNS Act/EFA funds WILL NOT:
Affect or influence CRA’s mission.
Alter our admissions criteria for acceptance into the school.
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Once admitted, we encourage your family to be as involved as possible to gain the most from your CRA experience! Attend chapel, eat lunch with your child, volunteer in the classroom or at school events, attend sporting events and chaperone field trips. It is important to get to know the other parents in your child’s class and to build a community of support. We are all about strong relationships here at CRA and we desire for you to become an integral part of our school family.
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Enrollment FAQs
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Enrollment can take place before the start of each semester.
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Students seeking admission to Kindergarten must be 5 years old by August 1 to enroll in a given year.
Students enrolling in grades 9-12 must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale).
When a family decides to apply for admission, the process will include these steps, and will generally occur in this order:
Completion of Application: The application is to be completed online at www.crafalcons.org/apply
Optional: Scholarship/Aid Application: CRA’s communications officer will cover any available options for tuition assistance. If a family wishes to apply for any of these opportunities, they should do so prior to the next step (Due Diligence), and when possible, a decision on assistance will be made during the Due Diligence period.
Grade Level Assessment: Students seeking to enroll/transfer in Elementary (K-6 grades) will be tested/evaluated by a CRA administrator or teacher to ensure proper grade placement.
Due Diligence: The principal will communicate with officials from the prospective student’s current school to discuss the student’s progress, aptitude, behavior, etc. In this communication, any classroom accommodations, medical/clinical diagnoses, etc., that impact the student’s classroom or academic success should be disclosed. This will be done as quickly as possible, but can take up to 10 business days to complete. All information will remain confidential.
Interview with Principal(s): The student and family will meet with the appropriate principal (elementary or secondary) to discuss academic progress, course selection, behavior/disciplinary history, and classroom modifications.
Notification of Decision: Once the principal has completed due diligence, a decision will be communicated to the student's family by either the principal or the communications officer.
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Elementary students may play right away.
7th-10 Grades:
A transfer student may be eligible for athletic participation the next school year if the student's transfer paperwork is completed and accepted by CRA prior to June 1 before entering grades 7-10 AND a CSAP form is completed prior to interscholastic competition. Students who transfer after June1 prior to the 10th grade are ineligible for varsity competition for 365 days. Students in grades 7-12 who make a bona fide move to a new district are not considered transfers and meet the domicile rule as a resident student upon enrollment.
AAA dictates that new 11-12th grade students who wish to play for a private school must have a completed application for enrollment on file at the school prior to July 1 to be eligible to participate in interscholastic athletics, assuming all other eligibility requirements have been met.
For eligibility requirements, please check the AAA HANDBOOK or contact the school for clarification.

