- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pearcy, AR
Lake Hamilton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Hamilton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050861000138
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Hamilton Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Pearcy · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Hamilton Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Hamilton Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Pearcy, AR.
School address
District: Lake Hamilton School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050861000138 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Lake Hamilton Middle School held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.8 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 050861000138 · Pearcy, AR Middle · MID · TRAD
633 enr · 17.1:1 · 49.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Hamilton High School (936 students)
Lake Hamilton Middle School held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.8 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Lake Hamilton Middle 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
- This school
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 Middle School reports 633 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Hamilton Middle School compares
Lake Hamilton Middle 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▼ 16% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 633 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
633
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 81% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.3%
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 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Lake Hamilton Middle 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 Middle 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 Jr. High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Hamilton Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Hamilton Interm. School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Hamilton Middle 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
- 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 middle 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 (~633 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Hamilton Middle School
How many students attend Lake Hamilton Middle School?
Lake Hamilton Middle School has 633 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pearcy, AR. CCD year-over-year: 631 (2022-23) → 620 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Hamilton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Hamilton Middle School is 17.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Hamilton Middle School?
49.6% of students at Lake Hamilton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Hamilton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Hamilton Middle School is White at 72.8% of enrollment, in Pearcy, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Hamilton Middle School?
Lake Hamilton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Pearcy?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Hamilton Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School, Lake Hamilton School District also operates Lake Hamilton High School (936 students), Lake Hamilton Jr. High School (636 students), and Lake Hamilton Primary School (619 students). See the Lake Hamilton School District district page for the complete list.