Enrollment
701
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brookland, AR
Brookland Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Brookland Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050364001534
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brookland Junior High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Brookland · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 18.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Brookland Junior High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brookland Junior High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Brookland, AR.
School address
District: Brookland School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050364001534 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.9%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brookland Junior High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brookland Junior High School
Brookland Junior High School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Brookland, Arkansas, enrolling 701 students.
At 13.2:1, 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, 18.9% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Arkansas average.
Enrollment of 701 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 124 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #52.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 467 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% 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.
Discipline events run high: 143 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 701 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Brookland School District also operates Brookland Middle School (755 students) and Brookland Elementary School (728 students) alongside Brookland Junior 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 Junior High School compares
Brookland Junior 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.9% | ▼ 68% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 701 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
701
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 44% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
114
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 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 86.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.8, Brookland Junior High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brookland School District, which includes Brookland Junior 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 Junior High 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 Elementary 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 Junior 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
- 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 (~701 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Brookland Junior High School
How many students attend Brookland Junior High School?
Brookland Junior High School has 701 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brookland, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookland Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookland Junior High School is 13.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brookland Junior High School?
18.9% of students at Brookland Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brookland Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Brookland Junior High School is White at 86.3% of enrollment, in Brookland, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brookland Junior High School?
Brookland Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Junior High School rank among public schools in Brookland?
By Resource Investment Index, Brookland Junior High School ranks #2 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 Junior High School a good school?
Brookland Junior High School earns 44/100 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 Junior High School, Brookland School District also operates Brookland Middle School (755 students), Brookland Elementary School (728 students), and Brookland High School (645 students). See the Brookland School District district page for the complete list.
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