OSCAR HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FOREMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
311 N 10TH ST
FOREMAN, AR 71836
273 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
Oscar Hamilton Elementary School is a public school located in Foreman, Arkansas, serving as part of the Foreman School District. The school provides core educational services for students in the elementary grade levels, focusing on foundational academic development, social growth, and preparing children for their transition into secondary education. As a key component of the small Foreman community, the school emphasizes a supportive environment where staff and faculty work to meet the diverse needs of their local student body.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Foreman Public Schools, which prioritizes student achievement and community engagement. By utilizing the resources provided through the district’s official website, parents and community members can stay informed about academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities. Oscar Hamilton Elementary remains a focal point for families in the Foreman area, striving to foster a positive learning culture that encourages academic excellence and personal development in a rural educational setting.
273
Total Students
19.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    204 (74.7%)
  • Black
    23 (8.4%)
  • Two or More
    20 (7.3%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (5.5%)
  • American Indian
    11 (4.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: FOREMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)542-7214
Website: http://www.foremanschools.org
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 273
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 163
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 38

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 42
Grade 1 44
Grade 2 46
Grade 3 35
Grade 4 42
Grade 5 29
Grade 6 35
Gender Ratio