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#429 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 41% in state

Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch

Elementary School · Lake Hamilton School District · Pearcy, AR

An elementary school in Pearcy, AR where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

240 WOLF ST, Pearcy, AR 71964

  • Math 53% vs AR 40% (2025)
  • Reading 33% vs AR 36% (2025)
  • 17:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg+13.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected+10.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$12,273
Chronic Absenteeism16.8%

Students at Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency53%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
40%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency33%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
36%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 43% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
68%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
61%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
61%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
63%
ELA
36%
2025
Math
53%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 31 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

72.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,240/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$64,550

Median home value

$165,900

Median rent

$1,421/mo

College educated

25.7%

Homeownership

91.7%

Poverty rate

7.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71964; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

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No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Lake Hamilton School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 6
District spending per student
$12,273NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch is listed in LAKE HAMILTON SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch

Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch is a public elementary school in Pearcy, AR, part of Lake Hamilton School District, serving approximately 578 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #429 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch

What grades does Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch serve?

Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.

How many students attend Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch?

Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 578 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch rank in AR?

Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch ranks #429 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch a charter school?

No, Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch a Title I school?

No, Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch?

72.5% of students at Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
2nd – 3rd
Enrollment
578
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Garland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.8%
Area population (ZIP 71964)
4,891
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
48.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71964; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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