Serving 368 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Vilonia Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vilonia Primary School's student population of 368 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Vilonia Primary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vilonia Primary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#548 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
3%
19%
White
87%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vilonia Primary School's ranking?
Vilonia Primary School is ranked #548 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Vilonia Primary School often compared to?
Vilonia Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vilonia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Vilonia Primary School?
368 students attend Vilonia Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Vilonia Primary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vilonia Primary School?
Vilonia Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Vilonia Primary School offer ?
Vilonia Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vilonia Primary School part of?
Vilonia Primary School is part of Vilonia School District.
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