Enrollment
579
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vilonia, AR
Vilonia Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Vilonia Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051353001109
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vilonia Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Arkansas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Vilonia · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Vilonia Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vilonia Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Vilonia, AR.
School address
District: Vilonia School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051353001109 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.7%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vilonia Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vilonia Elementary School
Vilonia Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Vilonia, Arkansas, enrolling 579 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 31.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 579 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 223 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #109.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 463 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Vilonia's public schools, it stands alongside Vilonia Pathways Academy (69 students): Vilonia Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.7:1 vs 4.6:1).
Vilonia School District also operates Vilonia High School (886 students) and Frank Mitchell Intermediate School (617 students) alongside Vilonia Elementary 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 Vilonia Elementary School compares
Vilonia Elementary 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 | 31.7% | ▼ 46% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 22% | - | - |
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.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.5, Vilonia Elementary 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 Vilonia Elementary 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 Vilonia Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vilonia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank Mitchell Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vilonia Middle School | Similar size | 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 Vilonia Elementary 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
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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 other schools in Vilonia
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~579 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Vilonia Elementary School
How many students attend Vilonia Elementary School?
Vilonia Elementary School has 579 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vilonia, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vilonia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vilonia Elementary 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 Vilonia Elementary School?
31.7% of students at Vilonia Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vilonia Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Vilonia Elementary School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Vilonia, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vilonia Elementary School?
Vilonia Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Vilonia Elementary School rank among public schools in Vilonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Vilonia Elementary School ranks #4 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 Vilonia Elementary School a good school?
Vilonia Elementary School earns 43/100 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 Vilonia Elementary School, Vilonia School District also operates Vilonia High School (886 students), Frank Mitchell Intermediate School (617 students), and Vilonia Middle School (451 students). See the Vilonia School District district page for the complete list.
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