- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Wilson Intermediate School grew from 256 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (+10.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.1 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 050924001327 · Malvern, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 15.1:1 · 64.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Malvern Elementary School (781 students)
Wilson Intermediate School grew from 256 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (+10.5%). Teacher FTE lost 18.1 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Wilson Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Malvern Elemen
Malvern Elementary School
781 students
- Malvern High S
Malvern High School
559 students
- This school 272
Wilson Intermediate School
272 students
- Malvern Junior 264
Malvern Junior High School
264 students
What this shows Wilson Intermediate School reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson Intermediate School compares
Wilson Intermediate 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,806
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 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.
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
District finance for Malvern School District reports $13,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~272 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 256 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), up 27.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.