Serving 261 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Oscar Hamilton Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oscar Hamilton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Oscar Hamilton Elementary School's student population of 261 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Oscar Hamilton Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oscar Hamilton Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#268 out of 989 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
12%
19%
White
76%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oscar Hamilton Elementary School's ranking?
Oscar Hamilton Elementary School is ranked #268 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Oscar Hamilton Elementary School?
261 students attend Oscar Hamilton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Oscar Hamilton Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oscar Hamilton Elementary School?
Oscar Hamilton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oscar Hamilton Elementary School offer ?
Oscar Hamilton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oscar Hamilton Elementary School part of?
Oscar Hamilton Elementary School is part of Foreman School District.
School Reviews
1 3/30/2020
This school is terrible with bullying. The principal doesn't do anything about it. When I went up there for a 3rd time in a week, she saw me coming to walk in & she rolled her eyes. Very rude. Kids seem to be able to do pretty much what they want & get away with it. And if a student that has been being bullied finally stands up for themselves, that's when something may finally get done, except the kid that was being bullied also gets in trouble. But nothing gets done to the students bullying, prior.
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