Thomas C Brunson Elementary School serves 224 students in grades 4-5.
Thomas C Brunson Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas C Brunson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Thomas C Brunson Elementary School's student population of 224 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
224 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomas C Brunson Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Thomas C Brunson Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#812 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
28%
14%
Black
34%
20%
White
34%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas C Brunson Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas C Brunson Elementary School is ranked #812 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Thomas C Brunson Elementary School?
224 students attend Thomas C Brunson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Thomas C Brunson Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas C Brunson Elementary School?
Thomas C Brunson Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thomas C Brunson Elementary School offer ?
Thomas C Brunson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Thomas C Brunson Elementary School part of?
Thomas C Brunson Elementary School is part of Warren School District.
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