Excellent
#34 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 3% in state
Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch
Elementary School · Foreman School District · Foreman, AR
A Foreman School District elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 480, Foreman, AR 71836
- Math 55% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 40 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Oscar 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated769/100K
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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
$54,192
Median home value
$101,900
Median rent
$588/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71836; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Foreman School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,471NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch is listed in FOREMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch
Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch is a public elementary school in Foreman, AR, part of Foreman School District, serving approximately 261 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #34 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch
What grades does Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch serve?
Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch?
Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 261 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch rank in AR?
Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch ranks #34 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch a charter school?
No, Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch a Title I school?
No, Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch?
74.7% of students at Oscar 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 261
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Little River County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (870) 542-7214
- Area population (ZIP 71836)
- 3,327
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
Official sources & links
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 71836; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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