- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050861000575
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 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 41/100 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
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Lake Hamilton High School held near 901 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.4 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 050861000575 · Pearcy, AR High · MID · TRAD
936 enr · 19.5:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Hamilton Jr. High School (636 students)
Lake Hamilton High School held near 901 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.4 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Lake Hamilton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Lake Hamilton
Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch
555 students
What this shows Lake Hamilton High School reports 936 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Hamilton High School compares
Lake Hamilton High School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~936 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 936 (2022-23) → 901 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
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 41/100 (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 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.
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.