- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
M.D. Williams Intermediate School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 051161000885 · Pocahontas, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 16.1:1 · 52.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Alma Spikes Elementary School (703 students)
M.D. Williams Intermediate School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
M.D. Williams Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alma Spikes El
Alma Spikes Elementary School
703 students
- Pocahontas Jun
Pocahontas Junior High School
456 students
- Pocahontas Hig
Pocahontas High School
410 students
- This school
M.D. Williams Intermediate School
402 students
What this shows M.D. Williams Intermediate School reports 402 students on the CCD universe file.
How M.D. Williams Intermediate School compares
M.D. Williams Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,423
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
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.
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
District finance for Pocahontas School District reports $10,423 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 4.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~402 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.