- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-104 students YoY
Vilonia Elementary School shrank from 571 students in 2022-23 to 467 in 2023-24 (-18.2%).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-104 students YoY 051353001109 · Vilonia, AR Other · MID · TRAD
579 enr · 18.7:1 · 31.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Vilonia High School (886 students)
Vilonia Elementary School shrank from 571 students in 2022-23 to 467 in 2023-24 (-18.2%). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Vilonia Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vilonia High S
Vilonia High School
886 students
- Frank Mitchell
Frank Mitchell Intermediate School
617 students
- This school
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 Vilonia Elementary School reports 579 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vilonia Elementary School compares
Vilonia Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Vilonia School District reports $10,431 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~579 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 571 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), down 104.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.