Enrollment
272
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Malvern, AR
Wilson Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050924001327
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Intermediate School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Malvern · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 64.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson Intermediate School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Malvern, AR.
School address
District: Malvern School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050924001327 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.1%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilson Intermediate School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wilson Intermediate School
Wilson Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Malvern, Arkansas, enrolling 272 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 272 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 117 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #64.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 272 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 109 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 272 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Malvern School District also operates Malvern Elementary School (781 students) and Malvern High School (559 students) alongside Wilson Intermediate 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 Wilson Intermediate School compares
Wilson Intermediate 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.1% | ▲ 8% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 61% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$13,071
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 37.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
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 46.7%
African American 24.6%
Two or More 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Wilson Intermediate School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Malvern School District, which includes Wilson Intermediate School.
$13,071
Per student
+7%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.1%
State 39.4%
Federal 23.5%
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 Wilson Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Malvern High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Malvern Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~272 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wilson Intermediate School
How many students attend Wilson Intermediate School?
Wilson Intermediate School has 272 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Malvern, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Intermediate School is 15.1:1, which is 11% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilson Intermediate School?
64.1% of students at Wilson Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Intermediate School is White at 46.7% of enrollment, in Malvern, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Intermediate School?
Wilson Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Wilson Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Malvern?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Malvern, 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 Malvern on the city page.
Is Wilson Intermediate School a good school?
Wilson Intermediate School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Malvern School District?
Besides Wilson Intermediate School, Malvern School District also operates Malvern Elementary School (781 students), Malvern High School (559 students), and Malvern Junior High School (264 students). See the Malvern School District district page for the complete list.
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