- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Conway, AR
Vilonia Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Vilonia Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051353001430
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vilonia Primary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 14
- elementary schools in Conway · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 37.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Vilonia Primary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vilonia Primary School ranks #3 of 14 elementary schools in Conway, AR.
School address
District: Vilonia School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051353001430 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Vilonia Primary School grew from 345 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 051353001430 · Conway, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 17.2:1 · 37.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Vilonia High School (886 students)
Vilonia Primary School grew from 345 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Vilonia Primary 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
- Vilonia Elemen
Vilonia Elementary School
579 students
- Vilonia Middle
Vilonia Middle School
451 students
- This school
Vilonia Primary School
361 students
- Vilonia Pathwa 69
Vilonia Pathways Academy
69 students
What this shows Vilonia Primary School reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vilonia Primary School compares
Vilonia Primary School is a growing 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.7% | ▼ 36% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 81% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, Vilonia Primary 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 Primary 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vilonia Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vilonia Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vilonia Pathways Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vilonia Primary 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
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 4.6:1
- Resource Index
- 78/100
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 (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vilonia Primary School
How many students attend Vilonia Primary School?
Vilonia Primary School has 361 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Conway, AR. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vilonia Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vilonia Primary School is 17.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vilonia Primary School?
37.7% of students at Vilonia Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vilonia Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Vilonia Primary School is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Conway, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vilonia Primary School?
Vilonia Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Primary School rank among elementary schools in Conway?
By Resource Investment Index, Vilonia Primary School ranks #3 of 14 elementary schools in Conway, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Conway on the city page.
What other schools are in Vilonia School District?
Besides Vilonia Primary 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.