LAKE HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LAKE HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a mid-tier elementary-level community in PEARCY, Arkansas, overseen by LAKE HAMILTON SCHOOL DISTRICT. The school works with 555 students in grades 2 through 3. Compared to the state average of about 418 students per school, that is 33% above typical.

LAKE HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of 6 schools operated by LAKE HAMILTON SCHOOL DISTRICT, a district that hosts 3,945 students overall.

In terms of who attends, LAKE HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reports that 73% of the student body identifies as White. Other groups include 16% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 3% Black. By comparison, Garland County as a whole is about 83% White, so the school skews noticeably less White than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school reports having 33 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 16.6:1. The state averages about 16.0:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. About 74% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), LAKE HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ranks in the top 10% of Arkansas public schools. The BeatsExpectations model, a per-state regression of composite proficiency on FRL share, predicts schools with this student profile to land around 31.7%; LAKE HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL posts 48.1%, +16.4 points above that line.

In the area at large, census data for Garland County shows median household income runs about $57,181, roughly 25% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Garland County runs 28 public schools (combined enrollment of about 14,391 students), of which LAKE HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one.

LAKE HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.1 miles from this campus. 5 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts LAKE HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at 1st of 8; the average score across the group is 33.9%.

The school occupies a suburban site.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged down 19%: 689 students in 2018 compared to 555 in 2025. The White share of enrollment fell from 81% to 73% over that span.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.