- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brookland, AR
Brookland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Brookland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050364001458
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brookland Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Brookland · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 22.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Brookland Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brookland Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Brookland, AR.
School address
District: Brookland School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050364001458 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-180 students YoY
Brookland Middle School shrank from 878 students in 2022-23 to 698 in 2023-24 (-20.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.3 → 35.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-180 students YoY 050364001458 · Brookland, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
755 enr · 16.1:1 · 22.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookland Elementary School (728 students)
Brookland Middle School shrank from 878 students in 2022-23 to 698 in 2023-24 (-20.5%). Teacher FTE lost 47.3 → 35.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Brookland Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Brookland Middle School
755 students
- Brookland Elem
Brookland Elementary School
728 students
- Brookland Juni
Brookland Junior High School
701 students
- Brookland High
Brookland High School
645 students
What this shows Brookland Middle School reports 755 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brookland Middle School compares
Brookland Middle 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.2% | ▼ 63% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 755 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
755
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 72% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.5%
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 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.1, Brookland Middle School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher 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 |
| Brookland High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brookland Middle 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 elementary 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 (~755 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brookland Middle School
How many students attend Brookland Middle School?
Brookland Middle School has 755 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brookland, AR. CCD year-over-year: 878 (2022-23) → 698 (2023-24), down 180.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookland Middle School is 16.1:1, which is 18% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brookland Middle School?
22.2% of students at Brookland Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brookland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Brookland Middle School is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Brookland, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brookland Middle School?
Brookland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Brookland?
By Resource Investment Index, Brookland Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School, Brookland School District also operates Brookland Elementary School (728 students), Brookland Junior High School (701 students), and Brookland High School (645 students). See the Brookland School District district page for the complete list.