Very Good
#219 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 21% in state
Brookland Elementary School
Elementary School · Brookland School District · Brookland, AR
An elementary school in Brookland, AR where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
220 N OAK ST, Brookland, AR 72417
- Math 60% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs AR 36% (2025)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brookland Elementary School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 35 points since 2013, to 59% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 17 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Brookland Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,315/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brookland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,633
Median home value
$168,800
Median rent
$989/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72417; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Brookland School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,055NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brookland Elementary School is listed in BROOKLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brookland Elementary School
Brookland Elementary School is a public elementary school in Brookland, AR, part of Brookland School District, serving approximately 740 students in grades 1st-3rd with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #219 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brookland Elementary School
What grades does Brookland Elementary School serve?
Brookland Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 3rd.
How many students attend Brookland Elementary School?
Brookland Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 740 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookland Elementary School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brookland Elementary School rank in AR?
Brookland Elementary School ranks #219 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Brookland Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brookland Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Brookland Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brookland Elementary School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Brookland Elementary School a charter school?
No, Brookland Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brookland Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Brookland Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brookland Elementary School?
37.6% of students at Brookland Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 740
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Craighead County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.4%
- Phone
- (870) 932-2080
- Area population (ZIP 72417)
- 5,655
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 30.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72417; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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