Enrollment
217
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Warren, AR
Thomas C Brunson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas C Brunson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050000601570
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas C Brunson Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Warren · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas C Brunson Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas C Brunson Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Warren, AR.
School address
District: Warren School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050000601570 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas C Brunson Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomas C Brunson Elementary School
Thomas C Brunson Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Warren, Arkansas, enrolling 217 students.
At 12.8:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 217 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 122 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #76.
Its student body is led by African American (34%) and White (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 217 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Warren School District also operates Warren High School (480 students) and Eastside Elementary School (412 students) alongside Thomas C Brunson 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 Thomas C Brunson Elementary School compares
Thomas C Brunson 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
217
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 41% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.7%
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
$12,237
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 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
African American 34.1%
White 33.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 34.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Thomas C Brunson Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warren School District, which includes Thomas C Brunson Elementary School.
$12,237
Per student
0%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.0%
State 52.7%
Federal 17.3%
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 Thomas C Brunson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas C Brunson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~217 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Thomas C Brunson Elementary School
How many students attend Thomas C Brunson Elementary School?
Thomas C Brunson Elementary School has 217 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Warren, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas C Brunson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas C Brunson Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 18% 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 Thomas C Brunson Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Thomas C Brunson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas C Brunson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas C Brunson Elementary School is African American at 34.1% of enrollment, in Warren, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas C Brunson Elementary School?
Thomas C Brunson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Thomas C Brunson Elementary School rank among public schools in Warren?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas C Brunson Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Warren, 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 Warren on the city page.
Is Thomas C Brunson Elementary School a good school?
Thomas C Brunson Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Warren School District?
Besides Thomas C Brunson Elementary School, Warren School District also operates Warren High School (480 students), Eastside Elementary School (412 students), and Warren Middle School (331 students). See the Warren School District district page for the complete list.
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