Serving 273 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Oscar Hamilton Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: OSCAR HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCH serves an attendance zone that encompasses the entire school district in Foreman, AR, covering approximately 171.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes about 15-20 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 9.5 miles and the furthest edge located 15.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oscar Hamilton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Oscar Hamilton Elementary School's student population of 273 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
273 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oscar Hamilton Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oscar Hamilton Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#268 out of 989 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.5%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oscar Hamilton Elementary School's ranking?
Oscar Hamilton Elementary School is ranked #268 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Oscar Hamilton Elementary School?
273 students attend Oscar Hamilton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Oscar Hamilton Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oscar Hamilton Elementary School?
Oscar Hamilton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oscar Hamilton Elementary School offer ?
Oscar Hamilton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oscar Hamilton Elementary School part of?
Oscar Hamilton Elementary School is part of Foreman School District.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
This school is terrible with bullying. The principal doesn't do anything about it. When I went up there for a 3rd time in a week, she saw me coming to walk in & she rolled her eyes. Very rude. Kids seem to be able to do pretty much what they want & get away with it. And if a student that has been being bullied finally stands up for themselves, that's when something may finally get done, except the kid that was being bullied also gets in trouble. But nothing gets done to the students bullying, prior.
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