- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Frank Mitchell Intermediate School shrank from 654 students in 2022-23 to 612 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 051353001617 · Vilonia, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 18.7:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Vilonia High School (886 students)
Frank Mitchell Intermediate School shrank from 654 students in 2022-23 to 612 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Frank Mitchell Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vilonia High S
Vilonia High School
886 students
- This school
Frank Mitchell Intermediate School
617 students
- Vilonia Elemen
Vilonia Elementary School
579 students
- Vilonia Middle
Vilonia Middle School
451 students
- Vilonia Primar
Vilonia Primary School
361 students
- Vilonia Pathwa 69
Vilonia Pathways Academy
69 students
What this shows Frank Mitchell Intermediate School reports 617 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frank Mitchell Intermediate School compares
Frank Mitchell Intermediate School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,431
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
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.
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
District finance for Vilonia School District reports $10,431 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~617 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 654 (2022-23) → 612 (2023-24), down 42.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.