Enrollment
755
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.2%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brookland Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brookland Middle School
Brookland Middle School is a large elementary school in Brookland, Arkansas, enrolling 755 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.2% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Arkansas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arkansas, bigger than 91% of state schools at 755 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 134 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #103, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 378 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.5% 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 Elementary School (728 students) and Brookland Junior High School (701 students) alongside Brookland Middle 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 Middle School compares
Brookland Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brookland School District, which includes Brookland Middle 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 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
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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 elementary 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 (~755 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Brookland on the city page.
Is Brookland Middle School a good school?
Brookland Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 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.
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