Enrollment
728
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.2%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brookland Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brookland Elementary School
Brookland Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Brookland, Arkansas, enrolling 728 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arkansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.2% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Arkansas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arkansas, bigger than 90% of state schools at 728 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 145 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #112, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 364 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Brookland School District spends $9,120 per pupil, 26% below the Arkansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Brookland School District also operates Brookland Middle School (755 students) and Brookland Junior High School (701 students) alongside Brookland Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Brookland Elementary School compares
Brookland Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,120
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brookland School District, which includes Brookland Elementary School.
$9,120
Per student
-26%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.5%
State 55.8%
Federal 14.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~728 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Brookland on the city page.
Is Brookland Elementary School a good school?
Brookland Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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