Summary:
Zip code 72417 in Brookland, Arkansas, is home to two elementary schools—Brookland Elementary School (serving grades 1-3) and Brookland Primary School (serving Pre-K through Kindergarten)—both part of the highly-ranked Brookland School District, which ranks in the top 10% of Arkansas districts.
Brookland Elementary School is the standout in this area, having achieved a remarkable turnaround. Its state ranking soared from the 65th percentile (3 stars) in 2023-2024 to the 93rd percentile (5 stars) in 2024-2025, a position it maintained in 2025-2026. The school consistently outperforms state averages by wide margins, with mathematics as its strongest subject (69.8% proficient vs. 44.1% statewide). Notably, its 3rd-grade scores match its overall averages in every subject, debunking the typical "3rd-grade cliff" where scores often dip. This school is the academic powerhouse of the district, driving its high ranking. In contrast, Brookland Primary School serves the earliest grades without standardized test scores, but its lower student-teacher ratio (13.2:1 vs. 16.8:1 at the elementary school) provides a strong foundation for the feeder system.
Key metrics show Brookland Elementary enrolls 728 students (nearly double the primary school's 384), with similar economic diversity (about 38-40% free/reduced lunch). The school spends $10,618 per student. For parents, the clear takeaway is that Brookland Elementary offers exceptional academic performance and rapid improvement, while Brookland Primary provides a nurturing start. Together, they form a seamless PK-3 pipeline within a top-tier district.
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