Thomas C Brunson Elementary School

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Thomas C Brunson Elementary School ranks 268 th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Thomas C Brunson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Warren, Arkansas, serving grades 4-5 with a total enrollment of 209 students. The school is part of the Warren School District, which is ranked 177 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Thomas C Brunson Elementary School's test scores are generally below the state averages across all subjects and grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science are all lower than the state averages. However, the school performs better than the nearby Warren Elementary School (grades K-3) in most subjects, suggesting a potential gap in performance between the lower and upper elementary grades within the district. The school has a high-poverty student population, with a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, significantly higher than the nearby Monticello Elementary School (63.9%) and Monticello Intermediate School (58.33%).

Thomas C Brunson Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.7 to 15.2 over the past three years, which is lower than the nearby Warren Elementary School (14.7) and Monticello Intermediate School (14.5). However, the school's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $8,919, which is lower than the nearby Monticello Elementary School ($11,392) and Hermitage Elementary School ($12,495). Despite the low student-teacher ratio, Thomas C Brunson Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arkansas elementary schools, suggesting that factors such as curriculum, instruction, and school leadership may also play a role in the school's persistent challenges in improving student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 4-5

212 Scobey Dr
Warren, AR 71671

(870) 226-2351

District: Warren School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
268^th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,919

Students who attend Thomas C Brunson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Warren Middle School
High:	Warren High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 209

Racial breakdown:

African American:

38.8%

White:

34.0%

Hispanic:

23.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Thomas C Brunson Elementary School ranks worse than 53.9% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.22. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Thomas C Brunson Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (38.8%), White (34%), Hispanic (23.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thomas C Brunson Elementary School is 12. (See more...)

Compare Thomas C Brunson Elementary School employs 17.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomas C Brunson Elementary School is $8,919.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Thomas C Brunson Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Warren School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Warren School District 177^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Thomas C Brunson Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2015	25.48	374^th	466	19.7%
2016	17.64	436^th	494	11.7%
2017	17.15	432^nd	485	10.9%
2018	26.78	384^th	480	20.0%
2021	18.46	416^th	496	16.1%
2022	27.45	376^th	487	22.8%
2023	30.96	361^st	492	26.6%
2024	48.22	268^th	497	46.1%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Thomas C Brunson Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	140	60	0	51	2	0	6	259
2015	132	72	0	55	0	0	6	265
2016	106	86	1	64	0	0	2	259
2017	91	89	0	59	0	0	3	242
2018	96	94	0	66	1	0	7	264
2019	98	94	0	65	0	0	7	264
2020	94	91	0	66	0	1	6	258
2021	86	86	0	78	0	1	5	256
2022	77	77	1	63	0	1	5	224
2023	71	81	1	49	0	0	7	209

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thomas C Brunson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	259	16.5	15.6	71.4
2015	265	17.0	15.5	73.6
2016	259	17.0	15.2	72.2
2017	242	17.0	14.2	0
2018	264	17.4	15.0	1.1
2019	264	17.0	15.5	100
2020	258	18.2	14.1	100
2021	256	16.7	15.2	100
2022	224	19.0	11.7	100
2023	209	17.3	12.0	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Thomas C Brunson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	259	16.5	15.6	71.4
2015	265	17.0	15.5	73.6
2016	259	17.0	15.2	72.2
2017	242	17.0	14.2	0
2018	264	17.4	15.0	1.1
2019	264	17.0	15.5	100
2020	258	18.2	14.1	100
2021	256	16.7	15.2	100
2022	224	19.0	11.7	100
2023	209	17.3	12.0	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Thomas C Brunson Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,157 (13.0%)	$7,761 (87.0%)	$8,919

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomas C Brunson Elementary School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	264	209	20.8%
African American	94	81	13.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	65	49	24.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	98	71	27.6%
Two or More Races	7	7
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Thomas C Brunson Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Thomas C Brunson Elementary School	Public	4-5	212 Scobey Dr	Warren	71671	Bradley County	Warren School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 226-2351	209	17	12.0	100.0%	71 (34.0%)	81 (38.8%)	49 (23.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.3%)	48.2	268^th of 497 public elementary schools	46.1%		31	361^st of 492 public elementary schools	26.6%	93		28.1	37.5		32.6		25.2	36.4		30.6		29.1	57.3		42.8		27.2	33.4		30.1	$8,919	$1,157	$7,761
Warren Elementary School	Public	K-3	408 N Bradley	Warren	71671	Bradley County	Warren School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 226-8500	388	26	14.7	100.0%	128 (33.0%)	150 (38.7%)	94 (24.2%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	18.9	429^th of 497 public elementary schools	13.7%		30.4	365^th of 492 public elementary schools	25.8%	64	23.9				23.9	23.0				23.0	16.5				16.5	18.3				18.3	$9,525	$1,350	$8,175
Hermitage Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	206 W School Dr	Hermitage	71647	Bradley County	Hermitage School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 463-8500	231	15	14.9	100.0%	121 (52.4%)	33 (14.3%)	71 (30.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	47.3	272^nd of 497 public elementary schools	45.3%		40.2	329^th of 492 public elementary schools	33.1%	57	28.5	34.6	32.0	30.3	31.5	23.8	34.6	40.0	33.4	33.4	23.8	26.9	36.0	36.4	31.4	23.8	46.2	44.0	27.2	35.2	$12,495	$3,017	$9,479
Monticello Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1037 Scogin Dr	Monticello	71655	Drew County	Monticello School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 367-4010	446	29	15.1	63.9%	260 (58.3%)	140 (31.4%)	24 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.9%)								(n/a)																					$11,392	$3,237	$8,155
Monticello Intermediate School	Public	3-5	280 Clyde Ross Dr	Monticello	71655	Drew County	Monticello School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 367-4030	348	24	14.5	58.3%	179 (51.4%)	135 (38.8%)	22 (6.3%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	51.1	249^th of 497 public elementary schools	49.9%		61.4	197^th of 492 public elementary schools	60.0%	52	27.5	43.3	27.1		33.0	26.6	43.4	28.0		33.0	33.0	57.1	42.9		44.7	27.6	38.1	29.0		31.8	$8,209	$1,446	$6,763
Drew Central Elementary School	Public	K-4	250 University Dr	Monticello	71655	Drew County	Drew Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 367-6893	573	32	17.8	100.0%	373 (65.1%)	146 (25.5%)	29 (5.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.0%)	32.2	364^th of 497 public elementary schools	26.8%		29.3	372^nd of 492 public elementary schools	24.4%	8	29.0	25.8			27.5	30.7	25.8			28.5	24.7	27.8			26.2	27.3	24.8			26.2	$9,958	$2,466	$7,492

Frequently Asked Questions about Thomas C Brunson Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Thomas C Brunson Elementary School?

Students at Thomas C Brunson Elementary School are 39% African American, 34% White, 23% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Thomas C Brunson Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Thomas C Brunson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Warren Middle School
High : Warren High School

What district is Thomas C Brunson Elementary School in?

Warren School District

How many students attend Thomas C Brunson Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 209 students attended Thomas C Brunson Elementary School.

Is Thomas C Brunson Elementary School a good school?

Thomas C Brunson Elementary School ranks 268^th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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