- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pearcy, AR
Lake Hamilton Interm. School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Hamilton Interm. School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050861001234
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Hamilton Interm. School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Pearcy · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Hamilton Interm. School has class sizes larger than 73% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Hamilton Interm. School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Pearcy, AR.
School address
District: Lake Hamilton School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050861001234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Lake Hamilton Interm. School held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.6 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 050861001234 · Pearcy, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
566 enr · 16.2:1 · 52.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Hamilton High School (936 students)
Lake Hamilton Interm. School held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.6 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Lake Hamilton Interm. School 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
- This school
Lake Hamilton Interm. School
566 students
- Lake Hamilton
Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch
555 students
What this shows Lake Hamilton Interm. School reports 566 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Hamilton Interm. School compares
Lake Hamilton Interm. 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▼ 11% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 73% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.4%
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 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 3.0%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Lake Hamilton Interm. School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
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 Interm. School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Hamilton High School | Larger | Lower 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Hamilton Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Hamilton Interm. 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
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~566 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Hamilton Interm. School
How many students attend Lake Hamilton Interm. School?
Lake Hamilton Interm. School has 566 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pearcy, AR. CCD year-over-year: 626 (2022-23) → 608 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Hamilton Interm. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Hamilton Interm. School is 16.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Hamilton Interm. School?
52.9% of students at Lake Hamilton Interm. School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Hamilton Interm. School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Hamilton Interm. School is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in Pearcy, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Hamilton Interm. School?
Lake Hamilton Interm. School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Interm. School rank among public schools in Pearcy?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Hamilton Interm. School ranks #2 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 Interm. School, 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.