Enrollment
451
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vilonia, AR
Vilonia Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Vilonia Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 051353000137
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vilonia Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Vilonia · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Vilonia Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vilonia Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Vilonia, AR.
School address
District: Vilonia School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051353000137 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.3%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vilonia Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vilonia Middle School
Vilonia Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Vilonia, Arkansas, enrolling 451 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arkansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 451 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 222 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #41.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Vilonia School District also operates Vilonia High School (886 students) and Frank Mitchell Intermediate School (617 students) alongside Vilonia Middle 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 Middle School compares
Vilonia Middle 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 47% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 53% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$9,864
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 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 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
African American 2.4%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Vilonia Middle 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 Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vilonia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank Mitchell Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vilonia Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vilonia Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vilonia Pathways Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vilonia Middle 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
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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 middle 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 (~451 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Vilonia Middle School
How many students attend Vilonia Middle School?
Vilonia Middle School has 451 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vilonia, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vilonia Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vilonia Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vilonia Middle School?
31.3% of students at Vilonia Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vilonia Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Vilonia Middle School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Vilonia, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vilonia Middle School?
Vilonia Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vilonia Middle School rank among public schools in Vilonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Vilonia Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School a good school?
Vilonia Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. 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 Middle School, Vilonia School District also operates Vilonia High School (886 students), Frank Mitchell Intermediate School (617 students), and Vilonia Elementary School (579 students). See the Vilonia School District district page for the complete list.
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