Serving 875 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Brookland Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 875 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brookland Elementary School's student population of 875 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
875 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brookland Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)75-79%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)55-59%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
3%
19%
White
85%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Brookland Elementary School often compared to?
Brookland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% AR state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% AR state average).
How many students attend Brookland Elementary School?
875 students attend Brookland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Brookland Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brookland Elementary School?
Brookland Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brookland Elementary School offer ?
Brookland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Brookland Elementary School part of?
Brookland Elementary School is part of Brookland School District.
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