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Oscar Hamilton Elementary School

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Oscar Hamilton Elementary School ranks 67 th of 495 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

67^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 495 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 86% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Oscar Hamilton Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Foreman, Arkansas, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 261 students. The school is part of the Foreman School District, which is ranked 58 out of 250 districts in Arkansas and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Oscar Hamilton Elementary School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in proficiency rates across all subjects, including English Language Arts (51.5%), Reading (47.8%), Mathematics (55.1%), and Science (57.3%), which are significantly higher than the state averages. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13 to 14.6 students per teacher, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. Despite having a high percentage of students (72.44% to 77.25%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, Oscar Hamilton Elementary School is able to maintain strong academic performance.

Compared to the nearby Horatio Elementary School and Ashdown Elementary School, Oscar Hamilton Elementary School significantly outperforms both in academic proficiency rates across all subjects. Horatio Elementary School and Ashdown Elementary School have lower rankings and ratings from SchoolDigger, as well as lower proficiency rates in comparison to Oscar Hamilton Elementary School. This suggests that Oscar Hamilton Elementary School could serve as a model for other schools seeking to improve student outcomes, particularly in areas with similar socioeconomic challenges.

273

Students ?

14.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,957

Per pupil spending ?

73.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

311 N 10th St
Foreman, AR 71836

(870) 542-7214

District: Foreman School District

Students who attend Oscar Hamilton Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Foreman High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.7%

African American:

8.4%

Two or more races:

7.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 45th percentile in 2015 → 86th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (53% vs 36% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 14% of Arkansas elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 41 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school53%

District avg44%

Arkansas avg36%

67^th of 495

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 14%▲ up 41 pts since 2015

From bottom 45% (2015) to top 14% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

58^th of 250Foreman School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	82.9	67 of 495	86.5%	★★★★☆
2024	69.7	142 of 497	71.4%	★★★★☆
2023	72.8	129 of 492	73.8%	★★★★☆
2022	61.7	189 of 487	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	71.0	130 of 496	73.8%	★★★★☆
2019	60.9	211 of 488	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.7	173 of 480	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	67.7	141 of 485	70.9%	★★★★☆
2016	59.9	183 of 494	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	44.7	254 of 466	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	59.4	204 of 471	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	58.1	229 of 476	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	41.9	334 of 468	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	53.8	257 of 471	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	45.0	303 of 457	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	45.2	288 of 445	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2008	52.4	247 of 439	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2007	33.1	335 of 440	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	31.9	310 of 402	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	44.8	258 of 411	37.2%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Science57%+19 vs state

Mathematics55%+16 vs state

English Language Arts52%+17 vs state

Reading48%+12 vs state

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Schools Near Oscar Hamilton Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)					ATLAS Reading (2025)					ATLAS Mathematics (2025)					ATLAS Science (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Oscar Hamilton Elementary School	Public	K-6	311 N 10th St	Foreman	71836	Little River County	Foreman School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 542-7214	273	19	14.1	73.6%	204 (74.7%)	23 (8.4%)	15 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.3%)	82.9	67^th of 495 public elementary schools	86.5%		69.7	142^nd of 497 public elementary schools	71.4%	75	45.4	50.0	62.9	50.0	51.5	45.4	42.8	59.2	47.1	47.8	63.7	50.0	48.1	58.9	55.1	60.6	47.6	70.3	55.8	57.3	$11,957	$1,289	$10,669
Horatio Elementary School	Public	K-6	205 Isbell	Horatio	71842	Sevier County	Horatio School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 832-1930	313	23	13.5	80.2%	229 (73.2%)	3 (1.0%)	66 (21.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	58	213^th of 495 public elementary schools	57.0%		50.2	262^nd of 497 public elementary schools	47.3%	49	53.7	32.4	29.0	35.9	37.9	46.3	32.4	26.3	37.7	36.1	63.4	44.2	44.8	41.5	48.2	51.2	29.4	13.2	43.4	35.5
Ashdown Elementary School	Public	K-5	1323 Foster Drive	Ashdown	71822	Little River County	Ashdown School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 898-3711	621	34	18.2	72.6%	365 (58.8%)	156 (25.1%)	32 (5.2%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (10.0%)	35	343^rd of 495 public elementary schools	30.7%		50.3	258^th of 497 public elementary schools	48.1%	85	22.3	31.4	26.5		26.4	22.8	39.5	30.6		30.3	30.0	34.9	24.5		29.5	23.9	33.8	35.7		30.7	$11,048	$1,673	$9,375

Frequently Asked Questions about Oscar Hamilton Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Oscar Hamilton Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Oscar Hamilton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Foreman High School

Is Oscar Hamilton Elementary School a good school?

Oscar Hamilton Elementary School ranks 67^th of 495 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Oscar Hamilton Elementary School in?

Foreman School District

How many students attend Oscar Hamilton Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 273 students attended Oscar Hamilton Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Oscar Hamilton Elementary School?

Students at Oscar Hamilton Elementary School are 75% White, 8% African American, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 4% American Indian.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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