Enrollment
402
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pocahontas, AR
M.D. Williams Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for M.D. Williams Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051161000885
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
M.D. Williams Intermediate School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Pocahontas · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
M.D. Williams Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 72% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, M.D. Williams Intermediate School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Pocahontas, AR.
School address
District: Pocahontas School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051161000885 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.8%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How M.D. Williams Intermediate School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at M.D. Williams Intermediate School
M.D. Williams Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Pocahontas, Arkansas, enrolling 402 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.8% lands close to the Arkansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 402 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 265 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #179.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (15%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 223 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pocahontas School District spends $9,392 per pupil, 23% below the Arkansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Pocahontas School District also operates Alma Spikes Elementary School (703 students) and Pocahontas Junior High School (456 students) alongside M.D. Williams 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 M.D. Williams Intermediate School compares
M.D. Williams 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▼ 11% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 72% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,392
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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 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 73.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 14.7%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, M.D. Williams Intermediate School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pocahontas School District, which includes M.D. Williams Intermediate School.
$9,392
Per student
-23%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.6%
State 57.1%
Federal 16.3%
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 M.D. Williams Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Spikes Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pocahontas Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pocahontas High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to M.D. Williams Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 4.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~402 students)
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Frequently asked questions about M.D. Williams Intermediate School
How many students attend M.D. Williams Intermediate School?
M.D. Williams Intermediate School has 402 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pocahontas, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at M.D. Williams Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at M.D. Williams Intermediate School is 16.1:1, which is 18% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at M.D. Williams Intermediate School?
52.8% of students at M.D. Williams Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of M.D. Williams Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at M.D. Williams Intermediate School is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in Pocahontas, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for M.D. Williams Intermediate School?
M.D. Williams Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 M.D. Williams Intermediate School rank among public schools in Pocahontas?
By Resource Investment Index, M.D. Williams Intermediate School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Pocahontas, 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 Pocahontas on the city page.
Is M.D. Williams Intermediate School a good school?
M.D. Williams Intermediate School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Pocahontas School District?
Besides M.D. Williams Intermediate School, Pocahontas School District also operates Alma Spikes Elementary School (703 students), Pocahontas Junior High School (456 students), and Pocahontas High School (410 students). See the Pocahontas School District district page for the complete list.
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