- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pearcy, AR
Lake Hamilton Jr. High School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Hamilton Jr. High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050861000574
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Hamilton Jr. High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Pearcy · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Hamilton Jr. High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Hamilton Jr. High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Pearcy, AR.
School address
District: Lake Hamilton School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050861000574 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Lake Hamilton Jr. High School held near 708 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.4 → 54.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 050861000574 · Pearcy, AR Other · MID · TRAD
636 enr · 12:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Hamilton High School (936 students)
Lake Hamilton Jr. High School held near 708 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.4 → 54.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Lake Hamilton Jr. High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Hamilton
Lake Hamilton High School
936 students
- This school
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 Jr. High School reports 636 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Hamilton Jr. High School compares
Lake Hamilton Jr. 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▼ 23% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 636 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
636
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.3%
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 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 75.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Lake Hamilton Jr. High School is about as mixed as 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 Jr. High School 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 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Hamilton Jr. 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 other 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 (~636 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Hamilton Jr. High School
How many students attend Lake Hamilton Jr. High School?
Lake Hamilton Jr. High School has 636 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pearcy, AR. CCD year-over-year: 694 (2022-23) → 708 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Hamilton Jr. High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Hamilton Jr. High School is 12:1, which is 12% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Hamilton Jr. High School?
45.4% of students at Lake Hamilton Jr. 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 Jr. High School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Hamilton Jr. High School is White at 75.5% of enrollment, in Pearcy, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Hamilton Jr. High School?
Lake Hamilton Jr. High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Jr. High School rank among public schools in Pearcy?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Hamilton Jr. High School ranks #1 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 Jr. High School, Lake Hamilton School District also operates Lake Hamilton High School (936 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.