- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 5.8:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Foreman, AR
Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050624000337
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 57.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 273
- students enrolled
Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Foreman School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050624000337 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.8 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 050624000337 · Foreman, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 15.2:1 · 57.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Foreman High School (214 students)
Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.8 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch compares
Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.3% | ▼ 3% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 62% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,471
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.0%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Foreman School District reports $13,471 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreman High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~273 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch
How many students attend Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch?
Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch has 273 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Foreman, AR. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch is 15.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch?
57.3% of students at Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Foreman, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch?
Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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).
What other schools are in Foreman School District?
Besides Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch, Foreman School District also operates Foreman High School (214 students). See the Foreman School District district page for the complete list.