- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pearcy, AR
Lake Hamilton Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Hamilton Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050861000572
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Hamilton Primary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Arkansas schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Pearcy · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Hamilton Primary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Hamilton Primary School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Pearcy, AR.
School address
District: Lake Hamilton School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050861000572 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Lake Hamilton Primary School held near 639 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 050861000572 · Pearcy, AR Other · MID · TRAD
619 enr · 17.7:1 · 50.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Hamilton High School (936 students)
Lake Hamilton Primary School held near 639 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Lake Hamilton Primary 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
- This school
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 Primary School reports 619 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Hamilton Primary School compares
Lake Hamilton Primary 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▼ 15% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 85% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.0%
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 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 3.7%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Lake Hamilton Primary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
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 Primary 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 Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Hamilton Interm. School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Hamilton Primary 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
- 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 (~619 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Hamilton Primary School
How many students attend Lake Hamilton Primary School?
Lake Hamilton Primary School has 619 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pearcy, AR. CCD year-over-year: 666 (2022-23) → 639 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Hamilton Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Hamilton Primary School is 17.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Hamilton Primary School?
50.2% of students at Lake Hamilton Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Hamilton Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Hamilton Primary School is White at 71.2% of enrollment, in Pearcy, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Hamilton Primary School?
Lake Hamilton Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Primary School rank among public schools in Pearcy?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Hamilton Primary School ranks #6 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 Primary 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.