Enrollment
633
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.6%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Hamilton Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Hamilton Middle School
Lake Hamilton Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Pearcy, Arkansas, enrolling 633 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.6% lands close to the Arkansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 633 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 222 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #108.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 317 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% 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.
Lake Hamilton School District also operates Lake Hamilton High School (936 students) and Lake Hamilton Jr. High School (636 students) alongside Lake Hamilton Middle 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 Middle School compares
Lake Hamilton Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Hamilton School District, which includes Lake Hamilton Middle 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 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
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~633 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lake Hamilton Middle School a good school?
Lake Hamilton Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arkansas schools. 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 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.
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