Enrollment
645
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Brookland, AR
Brookland High School
Federal NCES profile for Brookland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050364000116
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brookland High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Brookland · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 20.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Brookland High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brookland High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Brookland, AR.
School address
District: Brookland School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050364000116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.9%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brookland High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brookland High School
Brookland High School is a mid-sized high school in Brookland, Arkansas, enrolling 645 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.9% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Arkansas average.
Enrollment of 645 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 154 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #62.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 258 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data 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 Elementary School (728 students) alongside Brookland High 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 High School compares
Brookland High 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.9% | ▼ 65% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 645 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
645
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 83% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.8%
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 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 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Brookland High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brookland School District, which includes Brookland High 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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookland Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brookland Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brookland Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brookland High 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
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high 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 (~645 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Brookland High School
How many students attend Brookland High School?
Brookland High School has 645 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brookland, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookland High School is 17.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brookland High School?
20.9% of students at Brookland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brookland High School?
The largest demographic group at Brookland High School is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Brookland, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brookland High School?
Brookland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brookland High School rank among public schools in Brookland?
By Resource Investment Index, Brookland High School ranks #1 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 High School a good school?
Brookland High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Arkansas schools. 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 High School, Brookland School District also operates Brookland Middle School (755 students), Brookland Elementary School (728 students), and Brookland Junior High School (701 students). See the Brookland School District district page for the complete list.
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