Lake Hamilton Elementary School

240 Wolf St
Pearcy, AR 71964
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 578 students in grades 2-3, Lake Hamilton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 2-3
  • Enrollment: 578 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 50% in AR
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lake Hamilton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Lake Hamilton Elementary School's student population of 578 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
578 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Lake Hamilton Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Hamilton Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#323 out of 997 schools
(Top 50%)
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63%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lake Hamilton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lake Hamilton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lake Hamilton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
14%
14%
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Black
3%
19%
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White
75%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lake Hamilton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Lake Hamilton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lake Hamilton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lake Hamilton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lake Hamilton Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Hamilton Elementary School is ranked #323 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Lake Hamilton Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Hamilton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeside Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Lake Hamilton Elementary School?
578 students attend Lake Hamilton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Lake Hamilton Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Hamilton Elementary School?
Lake Hamilton Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lake Hamilton Elementary School offer ?
Lake Hamilton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is Lake Hamilton Elementary School part of?
Lake Hamilton Elementary School is part of Lake Hamilton School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 2-3
  • Enrollment: 578 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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