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Oscar Hamilton Elementary School

Summary:

Oscar Hamilton Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Foreman, Arkansas, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 255 students. The school is part of the Foreman School District, which is ranked 138 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Oscar Hamilton Elementary School consistently ranks in the top half of Arkansas elementary schools, with a ranking of 142 out of 497 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as ATLAS and ACT Aspire, is generally higher than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, Oscar Hamilton Elementary School had significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts (44.1% vs. 33.8% state), Mathematics (54.5% vs. 36.4% state), and Science (37% vs. 35.6% state) compared to the state averages. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13 to 13.5 students per teacher over the past three school years, which is lower than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Horatio Elementary School and Ashdown Elementary School, both located approximately 15 miles from Oscar Hamilton Elementary School, have generally lower academic performance and proficiency rates in core subjects. Additionally, Oscar Hamilton Elementary School serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 72.44% to 77.25% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past three school years, yet the school still outperforms the state and district averages in academic achievement.


Detail:

Public K-6

 311 W 10 Ave
       Foreman, AR  71836

(870) 542-7214

District: Foreman School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
142nd of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,263 Help


Students who attend Oscar Hamilton Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Foreman High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  261

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.2%
African American:
11.9%
Two or more races:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.7% Help


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Compare Details Oscar Hamilton Elementary School ranks better than 71.4% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.71. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.2%), African American (11.9%), two or more races (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oscar Hamilton Elementary School is 14.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oscar Hamilton Elementary School is $8,263.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Oscar Hamilton Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Foreman School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Foreman School District 138th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Oscar Hamilton Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 44.80 258th 411 37.2%
2006 31.90 310th 402 22.9%
2007 33.06 335th 440 23.9%
2008 52.42 247th 439 43.7%
2009 45.15 288th 445 35.3%
2010 45.01 303rd 457 33.7%
2011 53.77 257th 471 45.4%
2012 41.95 334th 468 28.6%
2013 58.11 229th 476 51.9%
2014 59.38 204th 471 56.7%
2015 44.73 254th 466 45.5%
2016 59.92 183rd 494 63.0%
2017 67.74 141st 485 70.9%
2018 64.71 173rd 480 64.0%
2019 60.88 211th 488 56.8%
2021 71.04 130th 496 73.8%
2022 61.65 189th 487 61.2%
2023 72.79 129th 492 73.8%
2024 69.71 142nd 497 71.4%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Oscar Hamilton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 228 109 5 4 2 n/a n/a 0 348
1989 229 97 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 335
1990 231 87 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1991 225 71 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1992 216 64 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1993 222 77 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1994 205 76 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 287
1995 211 56 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1996 211 56 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1997 221 52 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 283
1998 228 48 0 10 1 n/a n/a 0 287
1999 211 44 0 11 3 n/a n/a 0 269
2000 198 45 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 252
2001 198 50 1 6 5 n/a n/a 0 260
2002 197 65 2 6 5 n/a n/a 0 275
2003 197 65 2 6 5 n/a n/a 0 275
2004 199 64 2 12 4 n/a n/a 0 281
2005 225 76 2 12 6 n/a n/a 0 321
2006 203 61 2 11 6 n/a n/a 0 283
2007 182 59 1 12 2 n/a n/a 0 256
2008 184 53 1 14 2 n/a n/a 0 254
2009 187 54 0 20 7 n/a n/a 0 268
2010 225 49 0 37 2 0 0 0 313
2011 238 46 0 17 2 0 0 0 303
2012 240 42 0 11 4 0 0 0 297
2013 253 29 0 9 5 0 0 0 296
2014 227 28 0 12 7 1 2 0 277
2015 191 27 0 14 9 0 9 0 250
2016 181 25 0 16 8 0 10 0 240
2017 184 31 0 22 6 0 16 0 259
2018 189 37 0 25 3 0 12 0 266
2019 197 41 0 22 4 0 12 0 276
2020 184 40 0 24 5 0 8 0 261
2021 201 34 0 20 5 0 13 0 273
2022 185 31 0 11 12 0 15 0 254
2023 192 28 0 5 12 0 18 0 255
2024 199 31 0 7 9 0 15 0 261

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Oscar Hamilton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 348 16.5 21.0 n/a
1989 335 22.0 15.2 n/a
1990 320 19.0 16.8 40.9
1991 298 17.5 17.0 37.6
1992 280 17.1 16.3 34.3
1993 301 16.7 18.0 48.8
1994 287 16.1 17.8 54.4
1995 272 17.0 16.0 46.3
1996 272 17.0 16.0 46.3
1997 283 17.0 16.6 43.8
1998 287 17.0 16.9 44.9
1999 269 14.7 18.3 59.5
2000 252 21.0 12.0 56.3
2001 260 20.0 13.0 56.9
2002 275 20.0 13.8 62.2
2003 275 20.0 13.8 62.2
2004 281 19.0 14.8 55.2
2005 321 20.0 16.1 55.5
2006 283 23.0 12.3 67.5
2007 256 23.0 11.1 69.9
2008 254 23.0 11.0 66.5
2009 268 20.0 13.4 62.3
2010 313 23.5 13.6 70
2011 303 20.2 14.9 71.9
2012 297 19.2 15.4 74.1
2013 296 20.0 14.7 74
2014 277 19.9 13.9 72.2
2015 250 23.0 10.8 70.8
2016 240 19.0 12.6 68.8
2017 259 19.0 13.5 39.4
2018 266 19.6 13.5 46.2
2019 276 18.7 14.7 71.4
2020 261 19.1 13.6 74.3
2021 273 20.9 13.0 74
2022 254 19.4 13.0 72.4
2023 255 18.7 13.5 77.3
2024 261 17.7 14.6 74.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Oscar Hamilton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 348 16.5 21.0 n/a
1989 335 22.0 15.2 n/a
1990 320 19.0 16.8 40.9
1991 298 17.5 17.0 37.6
1992 280 17.1 16.3 34.3
1993 301 16.7 18.0 48.8
1994 287 16.1 17.8 54.4
1995 272 17.0 16.0 46.3
1996 272 17.0 16.0 46.3
1997 283 17.0 16.6 43.8
1998 287 17.0 16.9 44.9
1999 269 14.7 18.3 59.5
2000 252 21.0 12.0 56.3
2001 260 20.0 13.0 56.9
2002 275 20.0 13.8 62.2
2003 275 20.0 13.8 62.2
2004 281 19.0 14.8 55.2
2005 321 20.0 16.1 55.5
2006 283 23.0 12.3 67.5
2007 256 23.0 11.1 69.9
2008 254 23.0 11.0 66.5
2009 268 20.0 13.4 62.3
2010 313 23.5 13.6 70
2011 303 20.2 14.9 71.9
2012 297 19.2 15.4 74.1
2013 296 20.0 14.7 74
2014 277 19.9 13.9 72.2
2015 250 23.0 10.8 70.8
2016 240 19.0 12.6 68.8
2017 259 19.0 13.5 39.4
2018 266 19.6 13.5 46.2
2019 276 18.7 14.7 71.4
2020 261 19.1 13.6 74.3
2021 273 20.9 13.0 74
2022 254 19.4 13.0 72.4
2023 255 18.7 13.5 77.3
2024 261 17.7 14.6 74.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Oscar Hamilton Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,256 (15.2%) $7,007 (84.8%) $8,263

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oscar Hamilton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 211th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 129th of 492 Elementary schools
 17%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Oscar Hamilton Elementary School)71.871.4
 0.4%
   3rd Grade English (Foreman School District)71.871.4
 0.4%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Oscar Hamilton Elementary School)61.564.3
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Foreman School District)61.564.3
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Oscar Hamilton Elementary School)35.846.4
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Science (Foreman School District)35.846.4
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Oscar Hamilton Elementary School)4135.7
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Foreman School District)4135.7
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Oscar Hamilton Elementary School)57.685
 27.4%
   4th Grade English (Foreman School District)57.685
 27.4%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Oscar Hamilton Elementary School)63.665
 1.4%
   4th Grade Math (Foreman School District)63.665
 1.4%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Oscar Hamilton Elementary School)27.345
 17.7%
   4th Grade Science (Foreman School District)27.345
 17.7%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Oscar Hamilton Elementary School)27.350
 22.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Foreman School District)27.350
 22.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Oscar Hamilton Elementary School)76.385
 8.7%
   5th Grade English (Foreman School District)76.385
 8.7%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Oscar Hamilton Elementary School)73.765
 8.7%
   5th Grade Math (Foreman School District)73.765
 8.7%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Oscar Hamilton Elementary School)52.655
 2.4%
   5th Grade Science (Foreman School District)52.655
 2.4%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Oscar Hamilton Elementary School)57.957.5
 0.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Foreman School District)57.957.5
 0.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Oscar Hamilton Elementary School)7565.5
 9.5%
   6th Grade English (Foreman School District)7565.5
 9.5%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Oscar Hamilton Elementary School)72.248.3
 23.9%
   6th Grade Math (Foreman School District)72.248.3
 23.9%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Oscar Hamilton Elementary School)52.824.1
 28.7%
   6th Grade Science (Foreman School District)52.824.1
 28.7%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Oscar Hamilton Elementary School)61.220.6
 40.6%
   6th Grade Reading (Foreman School District)61.220.6
 40.6%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students276255
 7.6%
African American4128
 31.7%
American Indian412
 200%
Asian00
Hispanic225
 77.3%
Pacific Islander00
White197192
 2.5%
Two or More Races1218
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.4%77.3%
 5.9%

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Oscar Hamilton Elementary School ranks 142nd of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Oscar Hamilton Elementary School are 76% White, 12% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 3% Hispanic.

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

High : Foreman High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 261 students attended Oscar Hamilton Elementary School.


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