Enrollment
936
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Pearcy, AR
Lake Hamilton High School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Hamilton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050861000575
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Hamilton High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Pearcy · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Hamilton High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Hamilton High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Pearcy, AR.
School address
District: Lake Hamilton School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050861000575 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.5%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Hamilton High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Hamilton High School
Lake Hamilton High School is a large high school in Pearcy, Arkansas, enrolling 936 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.5:1 is larger than about 94% of Arkansas schools and 43% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arkansas, bigger than 96% of state schools at 936 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 110 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #64.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 312 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 209 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 936 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lake Hamilton School District also operates Lake Hamilton Jr. High School (636 students) and Lake Hamilton Middle School (633 students) alongside Lake Hamilton High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lake Hamilton High School compares
Lake Hamilton High School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 43% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 28% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 936 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
936
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 94% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$11,149
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
131
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 3.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Lake Hamilton High School is about as mixed as the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Hamilton School District, which includes Lake Hamilton High School.
$11,149
Per student
-9%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.5%
State 44.4%
Federal 19.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lake Hamilton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Hamilton Jr. High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Hamilton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Hamilton Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Hamilton Interm. School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Hamilton High School'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
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~936 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Hamilton High School
How many students attend Lake Hamilton High School?
Lake Hamilton High School has 936 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pearcy, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Hamilton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Hamilton High School is 19.5:1, which is 43% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Hamilton High School?
42.5% of students at Lake Hamilton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Hamilton High School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Hamilton High School is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Pearcy, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Hamilton High School?
Lake Hamilton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake Hamilton High School rank among public schools in Pearcy?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Hamilton High School ranks #4 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.
Is Lake Hamilton High School a good school?
Lake Hamilton High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lake Hamilton School District?
Besides Lake Hamilton High School, Lake Hamilton School District also operates Lake Hamilton Jr. High School (636 students), Lake Hamilton Middle School (633 students), and Lake Hamilton Primary School (619 students). See the Lake Hamilton School District district page for the complete list.
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