Thomas C. Brunson Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Thomas C. Brunson Elementary School served 258 students in grades 4-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 62% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 75%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 76% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 78%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
258 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)62%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)76%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
22%
13%
Black
27%
20%
White
48%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
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