Excellent
#49 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 5% in state
Thomas C Brunson Elementary School
Elementary School · Warren School District · Warren, AR
A Warren School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
212 SCOBEY DR, Warren, AR 71671
- Math 35% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs AR 38% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas C Brunson Elementary School score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Thomas C Brunson 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,362/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Warren), 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
$42,231
Median home value
$111,900
Median rent
$658/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
65.5%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71671; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fbc Warren Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1 | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 76 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Warren School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,238NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas C Brunson Elementary School is listed in WARREN SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas C Brunson Elementary School
Thomas C Brunson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Warren, AR, part of Warren School District, serving approximately 193 students in grades 4th-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #49 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas C Brunson Elementary School
What grades does Thomas C Brunson Elementary School serve?
Thomas C Brunson Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Thomas C Brunson Elementary School?
Thomas C Brunson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 193 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas C Brunson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas C Brunson Elementary School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas C Brunson Elementary School rank in AR?
Thomas C Brunson Elementary School ranks #49 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Thomas C Brunson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas C Brunson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Thomas C Brunson Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas C Brunson Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Thomas C Brunson Elementary School a charter school?
No, Thomas C Brunson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas C Brunson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Thomas C Brunson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas C Brunson Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Thomas C Brunson 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 193
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Bradley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (870) 226-2351
- Area population (ZIP 71671)
- 8,788
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 71671; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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