- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Thomas C Brunson Elementary School shrank from 209 students in 2022-23 to 193 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.3 → 13.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 050000601570 · Warren, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
217 enr · 12.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Warren High School (480 students)
Thomas C Brunson Elementary School shrank from 209 students in 2022-23 to 193 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 17.3 → 13.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Thomas C Brunson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Warren High Sc
Warren High School
480 students
- Eastside Eleme
Eastside Elementary School
412 students
- Warren Middle
Warren Middle School
331 students
- This school
Thomas C Brunson Elementary School
217 students
What this shows Thomas C Brunson Elementary School reports 217 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas C Brunson Elementary School compares
Thomas C Brunson Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,238
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Warren School District reports $15,238 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~217 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 209 (2022-23) → 193 (2023-24), down 16.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.