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#441 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 43% in state
Vilonia Primary School
Elementary School · Vilonia School District · Vilonia, AR
An elementary school in Vilonia, AR where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 160, Vilonia, AR 72173
- Math 57% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs AR 36% (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vilonia Primary School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Vilonia Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated924/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vilonia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,819
Median home value
$202,400
Median rent
$769/mo
College educated
28%
Homeownership
87.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72173; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vilonia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–3 | Not available | 467 | Compare → |
| Vilonia Pathways AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | Not available | 173 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Vilonia School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $10,431NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vilonia Primary School is listed in VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vilonia Primary School
Vilonia Primary School is a public elementary school in Vilonia, AR, part of Vilonia School District, serving approximately 368 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #441 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vilonia Primary School
What grades does Vilonia Primary School serve?
Vilonia Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Vilonia Primary School?
Vilonia Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 368 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vilonia Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vilonia Primary School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vilonia Primary School rank in AR?
Vilonia Primary School ranks #441 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Vilonia Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vilonia Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Vilonia Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vilonia Primary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Vilonia Primary School a charter school?
No, Vilonia Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vilonia Primary School a Title I school?
No, Vilonia Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vilonia Primary School?
54.3% of students at Vilonia Primary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 368
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Faulkner County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.2%
- Phone
- (501) 796-2018
- Area population (ZIP 72173)
- 10,122
- Area average commute
- 34.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72173; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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