The top reported proficiency rate is 60% in Math. The lowest is 51% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Brookland Elementary School
Brookland Elementary School serves the earliest years of public education in the fast-growing community of Brookland, Arkansas, a rural-fringe town just northeast of Jonesboro. The school houses only first through third grade, so it is a child’s entry point into formal schooling after kindergarten. Because the grade band ends before the first state-tested year in some places, the school does take state assessments, and the results offer a clear picture of how its young students are performing in the core subjects.
On the Arkansas ATLAS assessment, third graders at Brookland Elementary demonstrated proficiency at a rate that places the school well above average when compared with other districts in Craighead County. About three in five students scored proficient or above in math, and a similar share did so in reading and English language arts. In science, just over half of the third graders met the proficiency bar. These are strong results for an early-elementary building, and the school’s overall academic index sits in the top quartile of districts across the county. Parents whose priority is solid foundational achievement in the primary grades will find evidence here of a school that is performing at a high level relative to its local peers.
The student body is predominantly white, which reflects the broader demographics of the town itself. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that while the school serves many families with modest incomes, economic diversity exists. Enrollment is sizable for a building that covers only three grades, suggesting that the rapid population growth the town has experienced is reflected in the classroom. That growth context matters: Brookland has seen explosive population increases in recent years, and the district has responded with significant capital construction spending, as well as a jump in athletic conference classification. A parent considering the school should understand that the district is in a period of facility expansion and rising enrollment, which may mean newer buildings but also potential crowding as the community continues to grow.
Because the school serves only grades one through three, there is no graduation rate to report, nor are there advanced course offerings, career pathway programs, or the kind of secondary-level metrics that matter for older students. Civil rights data, chronic absenteeism rates, and staffing ratios were not available in the provided data, so a parent may want to inquire directly with the school about class sizes, special education services, and English learner support, as those details were not part of the source material. The school does not appear to be a charter or magnet school, and its Title I status was not reported.
The town of Brookland itself is a bedroom community with a small-town feel, where the post office serves as a social hub and residents commute to Jonesboro for employment and larger services. The school is located on School Street near the town’s compact core, and the district’s headquarters share that address, so the campus is integrated into the village center rather than isolated. Housing values in the area are moderate relative to national benchmarks, with rents priced below a typical mortgage payment, making this a potentially accessible market for families looking to buy or rent. The town has limited commercial development—a few dozen businesses, a bank, and several churches—so most retail, medical, and cultural amenities require a short drive into Jonesboro.
For a family with children in the primary grades, Brookland Elementary presents a straightforward academic picture: strong test scores in a rapidly growing rural district, a largely homogeneous student body, and a school that is the starting point for a local K-12 system that has invested heavily in its facilities. The rapid growth is a fact worth weighing. The school does not release data on discipline, attendance, or teacher staffing, so the full picture of daily classroom life is incomplete from the numbers alone. A parent who values high early academics and a small-town setting with a clear trajectory of investment will find Brookland Elementary competitive within its region. A parent who wants to understand the day-to-day environment beyond test scores, or who needs information on specialized services, will need to visit and ask directly.
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