Vilonia Primary School

Summary:

Vilonia Primary School is an elementary school located in Conway, Arkansas, serving grades K-3 with a total enrollment of 345 students. The school is part of the Vilonia School District, which is ranked 27th out of 252 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Vilonia Primary School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic proficiency across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 65% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 71.1% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 33.8% and 36.4%, respectively. The school has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25 elementary schools in Arkansas for the past two school years, and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in 2023-2024. Vilonia Primary School also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 40.51% to 51.94% over the past three school years, and a lower student-teacher ratio than the state average, which may contribute to its academic success.

While Vilonia Primary School's academic performance is significantly stronger than the nearby Vilonia Elementary School, which is also part of the Vilonia School District, its performance is comparable to or exceeds that of the higher-ranked Julia Lee Moore Elementary School in the Conway School District, which is located approximately 11 miles away. The school's low student-teacher ratio, strong district support, and focus on academic achievement may be contributing factors to its consistent academic excellence.

Detail:

Public K-3

4 Bane Ln
Conway, AR 72032

(501) 796-2018

District: Vilonia School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
10^th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,455

Students who attend Vilonia Primary School usually attend:

Middle:	Vilonia Middle School
High:	Vilonia High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 368

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.0%

Hispanic:

7.9%

African American:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Vilonia Primary School ranks better than 98% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.79. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87%), Hispanic (7.9%), African American (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vilonia Primary School is 15.9. (See more...)

Compare Vilonia Primary School employs 23.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vilonia Primary School is $9,455.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Vilonia Primary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Vilonia School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Vilonia School District 27^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Vilonia Primary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	77.21	68^th	411	83.5%
2006	79.12	58^th	402	85.6%
2007	64.74	160^th	440	63.6%
2008	54.49	232^nd	439	47.2%
2009	68.36	140^th	445	68.5%
2010	54.53	247^th	457	46.0%
2011	70.40	130^th	471	72.4%
2012	72.53	111^th	468	76.3%
2013	60.64	201^st	476	57.8%
2014	83.97	42^nd	471	91.1%
2015	44.67	256^th	466	45.1%
2016	78.91	67^th	494	86.4%
2017	49.16	258^th	485	46.8%
2018	58.51	210^th	480	56.3%
2019	64.10	185^th	488	62.1%
2021	65.77	170^th	496	65.7%
2022	47.33	286^th	487	41.3%
2023	91.72	25^th	492	94.9%
2024	96.79	10^th	497	98.0%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Vilonia Primary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1992	305	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	310
1993	343	3	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	349
1994	365	4	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	374
1995	389	0	0	3	5	n/a	n/a	397
1996	389	0	0	3	5	n/a	n/a	397
1997	380	0	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	384
1998	368	3	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	373
1999	391	1	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	398
2000	414	4	1	3	4	n/a	n/a	426
2001	437	1	1	3	4	n/a	n/a	446
2002	433	0	0	2	4	n/a	n/a	439
2003	433	0	0	2	4	n/a	n/a	439
2004	461	0	0	5	2	n/a	n/a	468
2005	350	0	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	356
2006	433	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	438
2007	424	1	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	432
2008	434	2	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	443
2009	401	3	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	409
2010	452	4	2	8	1	0	0	467
2011	463	8	1	9	2	0	0	483
2012	478	7	1	15	2	0	0	503
2013	494	7	1	17	4	0	0	523
2014	492	4	1	21	3	0	0	521
2015	474	9	1	21	4	0	0	509
2016	428	9	2	25	3	0	0	467
2017	411	13	2	25	3	0	0	454
2018	388	17	2	24	3	0	0	434
2019	349	14	1	20	4	0	0	388
2020	358	15	1	19	2	1	1	397
2021	314	15	0	18	3	2	1	353
2022	298	14	2	17	1	2	1	335
2023	307	14	3	18	1	1	1	345
2024	320	9	0	29	0	1	9	368

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vilonia Primary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	310	14.9	20.8	14.5
1993	349	16.1	21.7	16.9
1994	374	17.0	22.0	17.6
1995	397	19.5	20.4	17.9
1996	397	19.5	20.4	17.9
1997	384	19.0	20.2	19.3
1998	373	19.0	19.6	19
1999	398	18.5	21.5	27.1
2000	426	24.0	17.8	25.1
2001	446	21.0	21.2	27.4
2002	439	23.0	19.1	28.2
2003	439	23.0	19.1	28.2
2004	468	23.0	20.3	28.6
2005	356	22.0	16.2	34.8
2006	438	24.0	18.3	36.8
2007	432	29.0	14.9	37
2008	443	30.0	14.8	36.6
2009	409	26.0	15.7	40.3
2010	467	27.5	15.5	42
2011	483	27.5	17.5	42.9
2012	503	31.2	16.1	46.1
2013	523	30.9	16.9	46.3
2014	521	31.1	16.7	47.4
2015	509	28.0	18.1	50.5
2016	467	28.0	16.6	51.6
2017	454	27.3	16.6	26.2
2018	434	26.2	16.5	28.8
2019	388	23.1	16.7	47.7
2020	397	23.6	16.8	48.6
2021	353	18.4	19.1	40.5
2022	335	21.1	15.8	51.9
2023	345	21.7	15.8	51.3
2024	368	23.1	15.9	54.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Vilonia Primary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	310	14.9	20.8	14.5
1993	349	16.1	21.7	16.9
1994	374	17.0	22.0	17.6
1995	397	19.5	20.4	17.9
1996	397	19.5	20.4	17.9
1997	384	19.0	20.2	19.3
1998	373	19.0	19.6	19
1999	398	18.5	21.5	27.1
2000	426	24.0	17.8	25.1
2001	446	21.0	21.2	27.4
2002	439	23.0	19.1	28.2
2003	439	23.0	19.1	28.2
2004	468	23.0	20.3	28.6
2005	356	22.0	16.2	34.8
2006	438	24.0	18.3	36.8
2007	432	29.0	14.9	37
2008	443	30.0	14.8	36.6
2009	409	26.0	15.7	40.3
2010	467	27.5	15.5	42
2011	483	27.5	17.5	42.9
2012	503	31.2	16.1	46.1
2013	523	30.9	16.9	46.3
2014	521	31.1	16.7	47.4
2015	509	28.0	18.1	50.5
2016	467	28.0	16.6	51.6
2017	454	27.3	16.6	26.2
2018	434	26.2	16.5	28.8
2019	388	23.1	16.7	47.7
2020	397	23.6	16.8	48.6
2021	353	18.4	19.1	40.5
2022	335	21.1	15.8	51.9
2023	345	21.7	15.8	51.3
2024	368	23.1	15.9	54.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Vilonia Primary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,072 (11.3%)	$8,384 (88.7%)	$9,455

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vilonia Primary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 185^th of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 25^th of 492 Elementary schools	32.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Vilonia Primary School)	74.2	86.7	12.5%
3rd Grade English (Vilonia School District)	79.1	85.5	6.4%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Vilonia Primary School)	64.7	78.3	13.6%
3rd Grade Math (Vilonia School District)	67.2	77.5	10.3%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Vilonia Primary School)	47.6	60.2	12.6%
3rd Grade Science (Vilonia School District)	48.8	58	9.2%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Vilonia Primary School)	45.7	45.8	0.1%
3rd Grade Reading (Vilonia School District)	46.8	50	3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	388	345	11.1%
African American	14	14
American Indian	4	1	75%
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	20	18	10%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	349	307	12%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.7%	51.3%	3.6%

Schools Near Vilonia Primary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Vilonia Primary School	Public	K-3	4 Bane Ln	Conway	72032	Faulkner County	Vilonia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 796-2018	368	23	15.9	54.3%	320 (87.0%)	9 (2.4%)	29 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.4%)	96.8	10^th of 497 public elementary schools	98.0%		91.7	25^th of 492 public elementary schools	94.9%	15	65.0				65.0	63.8				63.8	71.1				71.1	60.2				60.2	$9,455	$1,072	$8,384
Vilonia Elementary School	Public	K-3	15 Eagle St	Vilonia	72173	Faulkner County	Vilonia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 796-2112	467	32	14.5	64.5%	422 (90.4%)	12 (2.6%)	18 (3.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.6%)	95.5	17^th of 497 public elementary schools	96.6%		92.6	19^th of 492 public elementary schools	96.1%	2	63.2				63.2	60.8				60.8	65.6				65.6	59.2				59.2	$10,375	$2,419	$7,956
Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School	Public	K-4	2001 Florence Mattison Dr	Conway	72032	Faulkner County	Conway School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 450-4820	390	25	15.5	78.5%	147 (37.7%)	111 (28.5%)	92 (23.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (10.0%)	51	252^nd of 497 public elementary schools	49.3%		40.3	328^th of 492 public elementary schools	33.3%	76	42.1	31.6			37.1	46.9	31.6			39.6	39.7	22.4			31.4	39.7	21.0			30.9	$9,269	$1,814	$7,456
Theodore Jones Elementary School	Public	K-4	1800 Freyaldenhoven Ln	Conway	72032	Faulkner County	Conway School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 450-6645	485	27	17.8	70.9%	170 (35.1%)	194 (40.0%)	68 (14.0%)	9 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (8.9%)	52.1	245^th of 497 public elementary schools	50.7%		51.6	260^th of 492 public elementary schools	47.2%	15	42.1	28.1			34.8	45.8	29.3			37.2	45.7	31.4			38.4	38.5	25.9			31.9	$11,663	$2,421	$9,242
Sallie Cone Preschool	Public	PK	1629 South Blvd	Conway	72034	Faulkner County	Conway School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 450-6693	260	20	12.9	98.8%	41 (15.8%)	132 (50.8%)	53 (20.4%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (11.9%)								(n/a)
Ida Burns Elementary School	Public	K-4	1201 Donaghey Ave	Conway	72034	Faulkner County	Conway School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 450-4825	395	23	17.2	71.9%	174 (44.1%)	144 (36.5%)	36 (9.1%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (9.6%)	64	175^th of 497 public elementary schools	64.8%		58.8	215^th of 492 public elementary schools	56.3%	40	44.6	45.3			45.0	48.7	44.7			46.6	43.2	29.4			35.9	40.6	29.4			34.6	$9,715	$1,770	$7,945
Mt. Vernon/Enola Elementary School	Public	K-6	17 Mt Vernon Rd	Enola	72047	Faulkner County	Mt. Vernon/Enola School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 849-2211	278	18	15.1	80.6%	262 (94.2%)	2 (0.7%)	8 (2.9%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60.8	202^nd of 497 public elementary schools	59.4%		70.6	144^th of 492 public elementary schools	70.7%	58	41.2	35.0	34.2	57.2	42.0	29.4	32.5	34.2	47.6	36.3	26.4	32.5	43.9	66.7	43.3	20.6	27.5	43.9	61.9	39.5	$9,447	$1,832	$7,615
Ellen Smith Elementary School	Public	K-4	1601 S Donaghey Ave	Conway	72034	Faulkner County	Conway School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 450-4815	454	26	17.2	64.8%	184 (40.5%)	129 (28.4%)	85 (18.7%)	8 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (10.4%)	65.3	166^th of 497 public elementary schools	66.6%		75.4	114^th of 492 public elementary schools	76.8%	52	49.4	34.6			42.4	47.3	33.3			40.7	52.7	40.5			46.9	41.9	31.0			36.7	$9,319	$1,260	$8,059
Greenbrier Springhill Elementary School	Public	K-5	91 Ellitt Rd	Greenbrier	72058	Faulkner County	Greenbrier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 679-1003	452	26	17.5	39.6%	415 (91.8%)	5 (1.1%)	17 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.3%)	96.2	13^th of 497 public elementary schools	97.4%		88.1	40^th of 492 public elementary schools	91.9%	27	64.8	52.7	82.9		67.0	58.1	48.6	81.6		62.9	74.3	68.9	77.7		73.7	79.7	64.8	86.8		77.2	$8,182	$1,128	$7,054
Marguerite Vann Elementary School	Public	K-4	2845 Carl Stuart Rd	Conway	72034	Faulkner County	Conway School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 450-4870	387	23	17.0	74.4%	150 (38.8%)	141 (36.4%)	59 (15.2%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.8%)	39.4	319^th of 497 public elementary schools	35.8%		41.8	321^st of 492 public elementary schools	34.8%	2	35.2	35.8			35.5	35.2	33.3			34.1	24.3	22.2			23.2	27.1	24.7			25.8	$10,276	$1,973	$8,303

Frequently Asked Questions about Vilonia Primary School

How many students attend Vilonia Primary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 368 students attended Vilonia Primary School.

What schools do graduates of Vilonia Primary School attend?

Students who attend Vilonia Primary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Vilonia Middle School
High : Vilonia High School

What district is Vilonia Primary School in?

Vilonia School District

What is the racial makeup of Vilonia Primary School?

Students at Vilonia Primary School are 87% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Is Vilonia Primary School a good school?

Yes! Vilonia Primary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 10^th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools.

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