Enrollment
361
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.7%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vilonia Primary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vilonia Primary School
Vilonia Primary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Conway, Arkansas, enrolling 361 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 361 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 244 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #80.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 289 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Vilonia School District also operates Vilonia High School (886 students) and Frank Mitchell Intermediate School (617 students) alongside Vilonia Primary 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 Primary School compares
Vilonia Primary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vilonia School District, which includes Vilonia Primary 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 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
- 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
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 4.6:1
- Resource Index
- 78/100
Similar elementary 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 (~361 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Vilonia Primary School a good school?
Vilonia Primary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 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.
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