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Lake Hamilton Intermediate School

Q: Is Lake Hamilton Intermediate School a good school?

Lake Hamilton Intermediate School ranks 65 th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 4-5

65^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 491 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 87% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Lake Hamilton Intermediate School in Pearcy, AR, serves 566 students in 4th and 5th grades and is part of the highly-rated Lake Hamilton School District, which ranks 14th out of 251 districts in Arkansas. This school stands out for achieving excellent academic results despite over 70% of its students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, demonstrating remarkable efficiency and instructional effectiveness. In the most recent school year, Lake Hamilton Intermediate jumped to its best-ever state ranking (65th out of 251), a significant improvement from the previous year and a clear upward trend that sets it apart from many nearby schools.

The school's science program is a particular strength, with a proficiency rate of 62.8% that dramatically outpaces nearby schools like Lakeside Intermediate School (54.6%) and Bismarck Elementary School (50.7%). Even more striking, a student at Lake Hamilton Intermediate is roughly three times more likely to be proficient in math (60.4%) than a student at Mountain Pine Elementary School (20.5%). The school also outperforms its own district's Lake Hamilton Elementary School in science (62.8% vs. 53.6%), suggesting the intermediate program effectively builds on earlier learning. Interestingly, the only nearby school that rivals Lake Hamilton's academic output is Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School, which achieves similar results with a 100% poverty rate but at a much higher cost per student ($14,223 vs. $10,637).

This efficiency is a key differentiator: the highest-spending schools in the region, such as Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School ($16,502 per student) and Oaklawn Stem Magnet School ($16,119), are among the lowest-performing, while Lake Hamilton Intermediate achieves top results with less funding. The school also shows a consistent pattern where 4th graders outperform 5th graders in math and science, which may be worth noting for parents. Overall, Lake Hamilton Intermediate is a high-performing, improving school that delivers strong academics—especially in science—despite serving a community with significant economic needs, making it a standout choice in the region.

566

Students ?

16.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,637

Per pupil spending ?

70.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

104 Wolf St
Pearcy, AR 71964

(501) 767-4111

District: Lake Hamilton School District

Students who attend Lake Hamilton Intermediate School usually attend:

Middle:	Lake Hamilton Middle School
High:	Lake Hamilton High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.9%

Hispanic:

15.4%

Two or more races:

7.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 75th percentile in 2016 → 87th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (57% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 13% of Arkansas elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 12 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school57%

District avg53%

Arkansas avg42%

65^th of 491

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 13%▲ up 12 pts since 2016

From top 25% (2016) to top 13% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Elementary Schools in the Lake Hamilton School District

14^th of 251Lake Hamilton 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	83.2	65 of 491	86.8%	★★★★☆
2025	78.4	95 of 495	80.8%	★★★★☆
2024	70.5	138 of 497	72.2%	★★★★☆
2023	72.7	131 of 492	73.4%	★★★★☆
2022	73.3	115 of 487	76.4%	★★★★☆
2021	77.7	93 of 496	81.3%	★★★★☆
2019	71.2	124 of 488	74.6%	★★★★☆
2018	78.7	85 of 480	82.3%	★★★★☆
2017	74.4	98 of 485	79.8%	★★★★☆
2016	68.7	123 of 494	75.1%	★★★★☆
2015	60.2	158 of 466	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	68.6	133 of 471	71.8%	★★★★☆
2013	68.6	141 of 476	70.4%	★★★★☆
2012	77.0	69 of 468	85.3%	★★★★☆
2011	79.2	65 of 471	86.2%	★★★★☆
2010	79.3	66 of 457	85.6%	★★★★☆
2009	80.3	60 of 445	86.5%	★★★★☆
2008	70.9	129 of 439	70.6%	★★★★☆
2007	65.6	154 of 440	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	78.5	64 of 402	84.1%	★★★★☆
2005	72.9	90 of 411	78.1%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Science63%+19 vs state

Mathematics60%+16 vs state

English Language Arts53%+14 vs state

Reading51%+11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)					ATLAS Reading (2026)					ATLAS Mathematics (2026)					ATLAS Science (2026)					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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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
Lake Hamilton Intermediate School	Public	4-5	104 Wolf St	Pearcy	71964	Garland County	Lake Hamilton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 767-4111	566	35	16.3	70.5%	407 (71.9%)	17 (3.0%)	87 (15.4%)	9 (1.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.8%)	83.2	65^th of 491 public elementary schools	86.8%		78.4	95^th of 495 public elementary schools	80.8%	30		51.5	55.0		53.1		47.5	55.8		51.4		63.5	57.2		60.4		67.0	58.7		62.8	$10,637	$1,349	$9,288
Lake Hamilton Elementary School	Public	2-3	240 Wolf St	Pearcy	71964	Garland County	Lake Hamilton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 767-8725	555	33	16.6	74.1%	403 (72.6%)	16 (2.9%)	89 (16.0%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (7.4%)	77.2	98^th of 491 public elementary schools	80.0%		52.1	246^th of 495 public elementary schools	50.3%	148	55.4				55.4	51.4				51.4	59.6				59.6	53.6				53.6	$12,106	$1,814	$10,292
Lake Hamilton Primary School	Public	PK, KG-1	136 Oakbrook	Pearcy	71964	Garland County	Lake Hamilton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 767-9351	619	35	17.7	70.0%	441 (71.2%)	23 (3.7%)	95 (15.3%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (8.9%)								(n/a)																					$12,425	$2,176	$10,250
Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	617 Main Street	Hot Springs	71913	Garland County	Hot Springs School District	No	Yes	No	No	(501) 623-5661	411	22	18.3	100.0%	170 (41.4%)	82 (20.0%)	82 (20.0%)	14 (3.4%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (13.9%)	75	116^th of 491 public elementary schools	76.4%		70.5	138^th of 495 public elementary schools	72.1%	22	53.0	60.0	47.4	42.8	50.2	51.0	56.0	49.1	46.0	50.2	64.6	46.9	54.2	55.5	55.2	68.8	57.2	57.6	41.3	55.2	$14,223	$2,470	$11,753
Oaklawn Stem Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	525 Hammond Lane	Hot Springs	71913	Garland County	Hot Springs School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(501) 620-7822	452	26	17.1	100.0%	164 (36.3%)	141 (31.2%)	97 (21.5%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (9.7%)	25	400^th of 491 public elementary schools	18.5%		25.5	384^th of 495 public elementary schools	22.4%	16	31.2	28.6	20.0	17.7	24.6	32.8	30.0	23.6	24.2	27.9	32.8	41.5	27.3	27.4	32.7	27.9	45.7	23.6	32.2	33.1	$16,119	$4,039	$12,080
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	301 Oaklawn Boulevard	Hot Springs	71913	Garland County	Hot Springs School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(501) 623-2661	647	41	15.9	99.8%	191 (29.5%)	251 (38.8%)	114 (17.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	87 (13.4%)	29	381^st of 491 public elementary schools	22.4%		15.2	446^th of 495 public elementary schools	9.9%	65	25.8	30.9	22.8	34.1	28.4	25.8	32.4	26.3	38.5	30.7	30.3	32.4	40.0	39.6	35.7	25.0	32.3	41.7	26.4	31.0	$15,720	$3,974	$11,746
Bismarck Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	11636 Hwy. 84	Bismarck	71929	Hot Spring County	Bismarck School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 865-3616	379	25	15.3	66.5%	344 (90.8%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.7%)	61.8	191^st of 491 public elementary schools	61.1%		66.4	156^th of 495 public elementary schools	68.5%	35	47.8	46.6			47.2	49.2	42.6			45.8	47.8	40.0			43.6	55.2	46.7			50.7	$10,576	$1,696	$8,880
Mountain Pine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	690 Blakely Dam Road	Mountain Pine	71956	Garland County	Mountain Pine School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 767-1540	320	18	17.4	100.0%	245 (76.6%)	13 (4.1%)	9 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (14.7%)	13.5	444^th of 491 public elementary schools	9.6%		16.4	434^th of 495 public elementary schools	12.3%	10	27.0	17.1	9.4	29.4	20.0	27.0	17.0	11.7	32.4	21.3	23.7	24.4	11.6	23.5	20.5	23.7	19.5	21.0	32.4	23.7	$14,668	$3,166	$11,502
Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	120 Chestnut	Hot Springs	71901	Garland County	Hot Springs School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(501) 620-7821	504	27	18.5	100.0%	100 (19.8%)	224 (44.4%)	111 (22.0%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (12.1%)	23	407^th of 491 public elementary schools	17.1%		14.9	448^th of 495 public elementary schools	9.5%	41	26.8	28.3	36.3	10.7	26.2	28.3	26.4	36.3	10.7	26.2	43.3	32.1	31.0	23.4	33.4	28.4	34.0	21.8	8.6	23.9	$16,502	$4,560	$11,942
Lakeside Primary School	Public	PK, KG-1	2841 Malvern	Hot Springs	71901	Garland County	LAKESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Garland)	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 262-1921	583	30	19.1	50.8%	368 (63.1%)	37 (6.3%)	91 (15.6%)	17 (2.9%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	65 (11.1%)								(n/a)																					$14,895	$2,036	$12,859

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Hamilton Intermediate School

Is Lake Hamilton Intermediate School a good school?

Lake Hamilton Intermediate School ranks 65^th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Lake Hamilton Intermediate School?

Students at Lake Hamilton Intermediate School are 72% White, 15% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Lake Hamilton Intermediate School attend?

Students who attend Lake Hamilton Intermediate School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lake Hamilton Middle School
High : Lake Hamilton High School

How many students attend Lake Hamilton Intermediate School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 566 students attended Lake Hamilton Intermediate School.

What district is Lake Hamilton Intermediate School in?

Lake Hamilton School District

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresNewJul 13, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesMar 5, 2026

2019–20 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026

2017–18 through 2024–25 dropout ratesJan 6, 2026

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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