- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pearcy, AR
Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050861000573
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Pearcy · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 52.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Pearcy, AR.
School address
District: Lake Hamilton School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050861000573 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch held near 578 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 34.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 050861000573 · Pearcy, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 15.4:1 · 52.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Hamilton High School (936 students)
Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch held near 578 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 34.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Hamilton
Lake Hamilton High School
936 students
- Lake Hamilton
Lake Hamilton Jr. High School
636 students
- Lake Hamilton
Lake Hamilton Middle School
633 students
- Lake Hamilton
Lake Hamilton Primary School
619 students
- Lake Hamilton
Lake Hamilton Interm. School
566 students
- This school
Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch
555 students
What this shows Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch compares
Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.1% | ▼ 12% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 65% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,273
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 2.9%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
District finance for Lake Hamilton School District reports $12,273 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Hamilton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Hamilton Jr. High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Hamilton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Hamilton Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Hamilton Interm. School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~555 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch
How many students attend Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch?
Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch has 555 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pearcy, AR. CCD year-over-year: 578 (2022-23) → 578 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch is 15.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch?
52.1% of students at Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch is White at 72.6% of enrollment, in Pearcy, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch?
Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch rank among public schools in Pearcy?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Pearcy, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pearcy on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Hamilton School District?
Besides Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch, Lake Hamilton School District also operates Lake Hamilton High School (936 students), Lake Hamilton Jr. High School (636 students), and Lake Hamilton Middle School (633 students). See the Lake Hamilton School District district page for the complete list.