VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT

VILONIA, Arkansas — 6 schools

3,053
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$10,846
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 6 public schools serving 3,053 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arkansas. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 2 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,963 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Faulkner County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,846 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 27.4% local, 58.9% state, and 13.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $54,608 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 21/100, ranked #239 of 250 in Arkansas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 6 schools offering Advanced Placement (4 AP courses district-wide), a 320.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 17.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.9% White, 6.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.9% African American across the district's schools.

Vilonia High School accounts for 29.9% of all VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment varies 13× across entities

VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment ranges from 69 students (lowest) to 886 students (highest), a spread of 817 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 321:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 17.6% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

13.7%
Federal
58.9%
State
27.4%
Local

Funding Equity

21
Equity Score
239 / 250
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Faulkner County county, where this district is located.

$984
Studio/mo
$989
1 BR/mo
$1,147
2 BR/mo
$1,540
3 BR/mo
$1,822
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$54,608
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 6 schools in VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
African American 1.9%
Multiracial 1.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 6
Schools with AP
4 AP courses total
320.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Vilonia High School
886
Frank Mitchell Intermediate School
617
Vilonia Elementary School
579
Vilonia Middle School
451
Vilonia Primary School
361
Vilonia Pathways Academy
Charter
69

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT?

VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT has 6 schools, including 1 high, 2 elementary, 2 other, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 3,053 students.

How much does VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $10,846 per student. The district has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #239 in Arkansas.

What is the average teacher salary in VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT is $54,608 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Faulkner County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT?

VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 89.9% White, 6.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.9% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT?

VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #239 out of 250 districts in Arkansas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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