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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 051353001430

VILONIA PRIMARY SCHOOL

4 BANE LANE, VILONIA, AR 72173 · (501) 796-2018 · Faulkner County
GRADES KG–03ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL361 STUDENTS
Enrollment
361
Elementary
DISTRICT 470 · STATE 418
Student : Teacher
16.7:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.7:1 · STATE 16.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
53%
192 students
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 70%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
96
Grade 1
87
Grade 2
92
Grade 3
86
Student demographics
White
31286%
DISTRICT 90% · STATE 57%
Hispanic
288%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 15%
Black
82%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 19%
Two+
123%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
18150%
Female
18050%

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Test scores

ATLAS 2023-24 . % Proficient (Level 3+4)
English Language Arts
65.0%
AR avg 33.9%
Math
71.1%
AR avg 36.5%
Source: ATLAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
OUTPERFORMING
Top 10% of AR schools after controlling for student poverty
Actual proficiency
65.4%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
39.3%
based on AR schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+26.2pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
361
-73 (-17%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.7:1
was 16.6:1
% White
86%
was 89%
% Hispanic
8%
was 6%
% Black
2%
was 4%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About VILONIA PRIMARY SCHOOL

VILONIA PRIMARY SCHOOL is an elementary-level community of medium-sized scale in VILONIA, Arkansas, part of VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT, enrolling 361 students in grades K through 3.

VILONIA PRIMARY SCHOOL is one of 6 schools operated by VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT, a district that caters to 2,963 students overall.

On demographics, VILONIA PRIMARY SCHOOL shows that nearly all students (86%) are White. Beyond that, the school logs 8% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 2% Black.

In terms of school funding signals, VILONIA PRIMARY SCHOOL reports 22 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 16.7:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 16.0:1 average. Roughly 53% of students at VILONIA PRIMARY SCHOOL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

Adjusting for the school's free-and-reduced-lunch share, VILONIA PRIMARY SCHOOL is in the OUTPERFORMING tier of the BeatsExpectations model, which fits a per-state line through proficiency and FRL share. Schools with this campus's poverty mix typically land near 39.3%; this one delivers 65.4%, a residual of +26.2 points.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Faulkner County put median household income runs about $67,289, roughly 35% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 10%. In all, Faulkner County runs 37 public schools (combined enrollment of about 18,977 students), of which VILONIA PRIMARY SCHOOL is one.

The closest other public school is VILONIA PATHWAYS ACADEMY, roughly 3.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts VILONIA PRIMARY SCHOOL at 1st of 9; the average score across the group is 43.0%.

VILONIA PRIMARY SCHOOL operates from a countryside location.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count decreased 17%: 434 students in 2018 compared to 361 in 2025.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Faulkner County at a glance

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Population
127,717
Census ACS
Median income
$67,289
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
35%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
37
18,977 students

Quick facts

School name
VILONIA PRIMARY SCHOOL
District
VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Address
4 BANE LANE, VILONIA, AR 72173
Phone
(501) 796-2018
County
Faulkner County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–03
Total enrollment
361
Teachers (FTE)
22
Student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
192 (53%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
051353001430
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About VILONIA PRIMARY SCHOOL
How large is VILONIA PRIMARY SCHOOL?
VILONIA PRIMARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 361 students in grades KG-03.
Is VILONIA PRIMARY SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
VILONIA PRIMARY SCHOOL is an elementary school covering grades KG-03.
How many students per teacher at VILONIA PRIMARY SCHOOL?
Approximately 16.7:1 students per teacher at VILONIA PRIMARY SCHOOL.
How diverse is VILONIA PRIMARY SCHOOL?
VILONIA PRIMARY SCHOOL reports a student body of 86% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Black, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees VILONIA PRIMARY SCHOOL?
VILONIA PRIMARY SCHOOL is overseen by VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT in Faulkner County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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