Enrollment
617
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vilonia, AR
Frank Mitchell Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Frank Mitchell Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051353001617
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank Mitchell Intermediate School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Vilonia · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank Mitchell Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 89% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Mitchell Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Vilonia, AR.
School address
District: Vilonia School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051353001617 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.9%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frank Mitchell Intermediate School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frank Mitchell Intermediate School
Frank Mitchell Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Vilonia, Arkansas, enrolling 617 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.7:1 is larger than about 89% of Arkansas schools and 38% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 617 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 216 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #67.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 309 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Vilonia School District also operates Vilonia High School (886 students) and Vilonia Elementary School (579 students) alongside Frank Mitchell Intermediate School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Frank Mitchell Intermediate School compares
Frank Mitchell Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 38% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 44% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 89% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,864
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Frank Mitchell Intermediate School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vilonia School District, which includes Frank Mitchell Intermediate School.
$9,864
Per student
-19%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.4%
State 58.9%
Federal 13.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Frank Mitchell Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vilonia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vilonia Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vilonia Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vilonia Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vilonia Pathways Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank Mitchell Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 4.6:1
- Resource Index
- 78/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~617 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Frank Mitchell Intermediate School
How many students attend Frank Mitchell Intermediate School?
Frank Mitchell Intermediate School has 617 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vilonia, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank Mitchell Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank Mitchell Intermediate School is 18.7:1, which is 38% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frank Mitchell Intermediate School?
32.9% of students at Frank Mitchell Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank Mitchell Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Frank Mitchell Intermediate School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Vilonia, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank Mitchell Intermediate School?
Frank Mitchell Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frank Mitchell Intermediate School rank among public schools in Vilonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Mitchell Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Vilonia, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Vilonia on the city page.
Is Frank Mitchell Intermediate School a good school?
Frank Mitchell Intermediate School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Arkansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Vilonia School District?
Besides Frank Mitchell Intermediate School, Vilonia School District also operates Vilonia High School (886 students), Vilonia Elementary School (579 students), and Vilonia Middle School (451 students). See the Vilonia School District district page for the complete list.
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