Serving 258 students in grades 4-5, Thomas C. Brunson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 62% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 76% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 78%).
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 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
258 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
22%
15%
Black
27%
19%
White
48%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% AR state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AR state average).
How many students attend Thomas C. Brunson Elementary School?
258 students attend Thomas C. Brunson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Thomas C. Brunson Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas C. Brunson Elementary School?
Thomas C. Brunson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher 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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