Brookland Elementary School

Q: Is Brookland Elementary School a good school?

Brookland Elementary School ranks 176 th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Brookland Elementary School is a public elementary school in Brookland, Arkansas, serving 875 students in grades 1-3. The school is part of the Brookland School District, which is ranked 88 out of 252 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Brookland Elementary School is a strong-performing school, outperforming the state average in all tested subjects, including English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science. The school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (48.1% for all grades, 48.1% for 3rd grade) are significantly higher than the state average (36.4% for all grades, 37.8% for 3rd grade), and its Reading proficiency rates (40% for all grades, 40% for 3rd grade) are also higher than the state average (34.1% for all grades, 36.2% for 3rd grade). Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Brookland Elementary School has decreased over the past three years, from 38.88% in 2020-2021 to 31.89% in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools, Brookland Elementary School outperforms the International Studies Magnet and Leadership Magnet School in the Jonesboro School District in most academic subjects. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined from 56th out of 457 Arkansas elementary schools in 2009-2010 to 176th out of 497 in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger rating has decreased from 4 stars to 3 stars over the same period. The school district may want to investigate and address these declines to maintain Brookland Elementary School's high-quality educational standards.

Detail:

Public 1-3

220 N Oak St
Brookland, AR 72417

(870) 932-2080

District: Brookland School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
176^th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,515

Students who attend Brookland Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Brookland Junior High School
High:	Brookland High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 740

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.2%

Hispanic:

7.0%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Brookland Elementary School ranks better than 64.6% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.69. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.2%), Hispanic (7%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brookland Elementary School is 17.4. (See more...)

Compare Brookland Elementary School employs 42.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brookland Elementary School is $9,515.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Brookland Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Brookland School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Brookland School District 88^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Brookland Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	69.16	113^th	411	72.5%
2006	65.03	147^th	402	63.4%
2007	59.50	194^th	440	55.9%
2008	64.96	172^nd	439	60.8%
2009	67.74	148^th	445	66.7%
2010	79.88	56^th	457	87.7%
2011	71.75	119^th	471	74.7%
2016	79.35	64^th	494	87.0%
2024	63.69	176^th	497	64.6%

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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 Brookland Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	463	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	466
1989	460	n/a	n/a	3	n/a	n/a	n/a	463
1990	477	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	477
1991	485	0	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	494
1992	488	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	488
1993	498	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	498
1994	480	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	484
1995	544	0	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	553
1996	544	0	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	553
1997	567	1	0	10	1	n/a	n/a	579
1998	594	1	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	601
1999	576	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	581
2000	543	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	548
2001	609	6	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	626
2002	657	5	1	15	0	n/a	n/a	678
2003	657	5	1	15	0	n/a	n/a	678
2004	646	5	8	18	1	n/a	n/a	678
2005	577	4	6	15	5	n/a	n/a	607
2006	789	9	10	17	2	n/a	n/a	827
2007	848	9	11	19	2	n/a	n/a	889
2008	785	7	8	22	3	n/a	n/a	825
2009	808	9	7	17	3	n/a	n/a	844
2010	852	14	4	12	3	8	0	893
2011	882	15	8	19	2	1	0	927
2012	685	8	3	16	1	0	5	718
2013	701	13	4	23	1	0	5	747
2014	741	8	3	27	1	0	8	788
2015	773	7	3	25	1	0	15	824
2016	831	9	5	30	1	0	15	891
2017	716	11	3	24	1	0	8	763
2018	728	20	2	41	1	0	7	799
2019	742	15	5	40	2	0	12	816
2020	779	15	1	36	1	0	10	842
2021	744	18	2	48	0	0	29	841
2022	739	30	2	51	1	2	28	853
2023	745	28	3	58	1	0	40	875
2024	623	27	4	52	1	0	33	740

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 Brookland Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	466	29.2	15.9	n/a
1989	463	31.0	14.9	n/a
1990	477	31.0	15.3	30.8
1991	494	27.8	17.7	28.3
1992	488	27.1	18.0	31.8
1993	498	27.1	18.4	32.7
1994	484	25.4	19.1	35.7
1995	553	28.6	19.3	36.7
1996	553	28.6	19.3	36.7
1997	579	31.6	18.3	38.7
1998	601	31.6	19.0	32.8
1999	581	30.4	19.1	44.8
2000	548	44.0	12.5	41.8
2001	626	42.0	14.9	34.3
2002	678	49.0	13.8	35.5
2003	678	49.0	13.8	35.5
2004	678	48.0	14.1	36.6
2005	607	41.0	14.8	37.6
2006	827	56.0	14.8	35.7
2007	889	65.0	13.7	42
2008	825	62.0	13.3	39.5
2009	844	62.0	13.6	36.1
2010	893	52.0	13.9	39.9
2011	927	60.1	15.4	37.9
2012	718	45.0	15.9	41.4
2013	747	51.2	14.5	37.3
2014	788	51.8	15.1	38.5
2015	824	54.0	15.2	40.5
2016	891	56.0	15.9	40.1
2017	763	47.1	16.1	26
2018	799	50.0	15.9	18.5
2019	816	46.2	17.6	35.7
2020	842	47.9	17.5	34.9
2021	841	49.5	16.9	38.9
2022	853	51.9	16.4	37.9
2023	875	52.2	16.7	31.9
2024	740	42.4	17.4	37.6

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 Brookland Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	466	29.2	15.9	n/a
1989	463	31.0	14.9	n/a
1990	477	31.0	15.3	30.8
1991	494	27.8	17.7	28.3
1992	488	27.1	18.0	31.8
1993	498	27.1	18.4	32.7
1994	484	25.4	19.1	35.7
1995	553	28.6	19.3	36.7
1996	553	28.6	19.3	36.7
1997	579	31.6	18.3	38.7
1998	601	31.6	19.0	32.8
1999	581	30.4	19.1	44.8
2000	548	44.0	12.5	41.8
2001	626	42.0	14.9	34.3
2002	678	49.0	13.8	35.5
2003	678	49.0	13.8	35.5
2004	678	48.0	14.1	36.6
2005	607	41.0	14.8	37.6
2006	827	56.0	14.8	35.7
2007	889	65.0	13.7	42
2008	825	62.0	13.3	39.5
2009	844	62.0	13.6	36.1
2010	893	52.0	13.9	39.9
2011	927	60.1	15.4	37.9
2012	718	45.0	15.9	41.4
2013	747	51.2	14.5	37.3
2014	788	51.8	15.1	38.5
2015	824	54.0	15.2	40.5
2016	891	56.0	15.9	40.1
2017	763	47.1	16.1	26
2018	799	50.0	15.9	18.5
2019	816	46.2	17.6	35.7
2020	842	47.9	17.5	34.9
2021	841	49.5	16.9	38.9
2022	853	51.9	16.4	37.9
2023	875	52.2	16.7	31.9
2024	740	42.4	17.4	37.6

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 Brookland Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,274 (23.9%)	$7,241 (76.1%)	$9,515

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brookland 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	816	875	7.2%
African American	15	28	86.7%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	5	3	40%
Hispanic	40	58	45%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	742	745	0.4%
Two or More Races	12	40	233.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.7%	31.9%	3.8%

Schools Near Brookland 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
Brookland Elementary School	Public	1-3	220 N Oak St	Brookland	72417	Craighead County	Brookland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 932-2080	740	42	17.4	37.6%	623 (84.2%)	27 (3.6%)	52 (7.0%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.5%)	63.7	176^th of 497 public elementary schools	64.6%					(n/a)	39.1				39.1	40.0				40.0	48.1				48.1	36.0				36.0	$9,515	$2,274	$7,241
Brookland Primary School	Public	PK-K	120 Hickory St	Brookland	72417	Craighead County	Brookland School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 932-2080	375	28	13.3	40.3%	317 (84.5%)	17 (4.5%)	23 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.8%)								(n/a)
University Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	300 Bowling Ln	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Nettleton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 910-7823	413	30	14.0	99.8%	122 (29.5%)	185 (44.8%)	64 (15.5%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (9.2%)								(n/a)																					$9,794	$1,846	$7,949
University Heights School Of Medical Arts	Public	3-6	3901 Aggie Rd	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Nettleton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 366-4700	398	28	14.4	100.0%	100 (25.1%)	191 (48.0%)	67 (16.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (9.3%)	24.8	395^th of 497 public elementary schools	20.5%		22.2	397^th of 492 public elementary schools	19.3%	2	23.9	22.6	23.2	17.7	21.9	27.4	23.6	22.9	20.9	23.8	27.4	22.5	22.9	23.9	24.4	23.0	22.8	19.8	28.1	23.4	$9,760	$2,185	$7,576
Math & Science Magnet School	Public, Magnet	1-6	213 E Thomas Green Rd	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 933-5845	516	33	15.5	100.4%	109 (21.1%)	294 (57.0%)	83 (16.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.8%)	14.8	446^th of 497 public elementary schools	10.3%		16.6	423^rd of 492 public elementary schools	14.0%	23	18.1	6.3	20.1	18.2	15.6	19.2	7.6	22.6	19.5	17.2	22.9	20.1	17.6	18.2	19.7	14.4	17.6	17.6	14.3	16.0	$9,588	$2,598	$6,990
Nettleton Steam Intermediate	Public	3-6	2219 Thorn Street	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Nettleton School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 910-7809	330	20	16.3	100.0%	131 (39.7%)	145 (43.9%)	33 (10.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (5.5%)	32.8	361^st of 497 public elementary schools	27.4%		46.9	300^th of 492 public elementary schools	39.0%	61	28.3	22.1	24.1	34.8	27.3	32.9	25.3	24.1	33.7	28.7	13.4	17.9	21.5	24.7	19.7	31.3	21.0	34.1	30.3	28.8	$12,339	$3,211	$9,127
Nettleton Steam Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	2305 Vera	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Nettleton School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 910-7831	196	14	14.2	100.0%	59 (30.1%)	99 (50.5%)	18 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (10.2%)								(n/a)
Visual & Performing Art Magnet	Public, Magnet	1-6	1804 Hillcrest Dr	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 933-5830	716	41	17.3	100.4%	327 (45.7%)	254 (35.5%)	100 (14.0%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.1%)	65	168^th of 497 public elementary schools	66.2%		50.2	273^rd of 492 public elementary schools	44.5%	105	36.9	36.3	46.4	45.9	41.3	36.9	35.3	45.6	45.0	40.7	46.8	38.9	50.9	47.7	46.1	30.6	33.6	40.2	32.1	34.2	$9,057	$1,983	$7,074
International Studies Magnet	Public, Magnet	1-6	1218 Cobb St	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 933-5825	622	34	18.3	100.0%	312 (50.2%)	183 (29.4%)	82 (13.2%)	6 (1.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.8%)	62.1	192^nd of 497 public elementary schools	61.4%		59.6	207^th of 492 public elementary schools	57.9%	15	26.0	43.2	44.8	40.3	38.9	26.0	41.4	48.6	38.5	38.9	38.0	48.6	48.6	35.8	42.9	25.0	47.7	40.2	33.0	36.8	$9,013	$1,236	$7,776
Leadership Magnet School	Public, Magnet	1-6	1110 W Washington Ave	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 933-5855	495	31	15.8	100.0%	64 (12.9%)	335 (67.7%)	76 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.8%)	14.7	447^th of 497 public elementary schools	10.1%		10.5	452^nd of 492 public elementary schools	8.1%	5	18.8	18.2	16.4	11.4	16.2	18.8	16.9	17.7	12.7	16.6	22.3	16.9	24.1	18.2	20.4	15.3	22.1	17.7	10.5	16.4	$9,801	$2,527	$7,275

Frequently Asked Questions about Brookland Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Brookland Elementary School?

Students at Brookland Elementary School are 84% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American.

What schools do graduates of Brookland Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Brookland Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Brookland Junior High School
High : Brookland High School

How many students attend Brookland Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 740 students attended Brookland Elementary School.

Is Brookland Elementary School a good school?

Brookland Elementary School ranks 176^th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Brookland Elementary School in?

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