Top Rankings
Lake Hamilton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,227 students in Lake Hamilton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Lake Hamilton School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,082 Schools
# Students
4,227 Students
489,033 Students
# Teachers
261 Teachers
38,772 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Lake Hamilton School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#58 out of 259 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
36%
Graduation Rate
81%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.59
# American Indian Students
21 Students
2,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
26 Students
8,472 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
539 Students
67,983 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
14%
# Black Students
160 Students
95,747 Students
% Black Students
4%
19%
# White Students
3,209 Students
290,335 Students
% White Students
76%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
269 Students
18,765 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
99
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
281
36,638
# Students in 1st Grade:
288
35,454
# Students in 2nd Grade:
283
35,364
# Students in 3rd Grade:
332
35,554
# Students in 4th Grade:
298
35,666
# Students in 5th Grade:
290
35,703
# Students in 6th Grade:
336
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
378
37,983
# Students in 8th Grade:
329
38,742
# Students in 9th Grade:
349
40,843
# Students in 10th Grade:
314
36,352
# Students in 11th Grade:
337
35,121
# Students in 12th Grade:
299
33,104
# Ungraded Students:
14
262
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,340 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,027. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,407 is less than the state median of $12,939. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,340
$13,027
Spending / Student
$11,407
$12,939
Best Lake Hamilton School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Hamilton Interm. School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
104 Wolf St
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-4111
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-4111
Grades: 4-5
| 588 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Hamilton Jr. High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
281 Wolf St
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-2731
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-2731
Grades: 8-9
| 678 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
240 Wolf St
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-8725
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-8725
Grades: 2-3
| 621 students
Rank: #44.
Lake Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Wolf St
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-3355
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-3355
Grades: 6-7
| 720 students
Rank: #55.
Lake Hamilton High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
280 Wolf St
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-9311
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-9311
Grades: 10-12
| 951 students
Rank: n/an/a
136 Oakbrook
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-9351
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-9351
Grades: PK-1
| 669 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lake Hamilton School District?
Lake Hamilton School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,227 students.
What is the rank of Lake Hamilton School District?
Lake Hamilton School District is ranked #59 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Hamilton School District?
76% of Lake Hamilton School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Hamilton School District?
Lake Hamilton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Lake Hamilton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,407 is less than the state median of $12,939. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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