- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brookland, AR
Brookland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brookland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050364000115
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brookland Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Brookland · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 23.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Brookland Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brookland Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Brookland, AR.
School address
District: Brookland School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050364000115 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-135 students YoY
Brookland Elementary School shrank from 875 students in 2022-23 to 740 in 2023-24 (-15.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.3 → 42.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-135 students YoY 050364000115 · Brookland, AR Other · MID · TRAD
728 enr · 14:1 · 23.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookland Middle School (755 students)
Brookland Elementary School shrank from 875 students in 2022-23 to 740 in 2023-24 (-15.4%). Teacher FTE lost 52.3 → 42.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Brookland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookland Midd
Brookland Middle School
755 students
- This school
Brookland Elementary School
728 students
- Brookland Juni
Brookland Junior High School
701 students
- Brookland High
Brookland High School
645 students
What this shows Brookland Elementary School reports 728 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brookland Elementary School compares
Brookland Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.2% | ▼ 61% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 728 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
728
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 52% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,055
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 4.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Brookland Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
District finance for Brookland School District reports $10,055 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brookland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookland Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookland Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brookland High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brookland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~728 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brookland Elementary School
How many students attend Brookland Elementary School?
Brookland Elementary School has 728 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brookland, AR. CCD year-over-year: 875 (2022-23) → 740 (2023-24), down 135.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookland Elementary School is 14:1, which is 3% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brookland Elementary School?
23.2% of students at Brookland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brookland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brookland Elementary School is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Brookland, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brookland Elementary School?
Brookland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brookland Elementary School rank among public schools in Brookland?
By Resource Investment Index, Brookland Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Brookland, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Brookland School District?
Besides Brookland Elementary School, Brookland School District also operates Brookland Middle School (755 students), Brookland Junior High School (701 students), and Brookland High School (645 students). See the Brookland School District district page for the complete list.