At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 413
272
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
78%+8.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
WILSON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is a public elementary serving grades 5–6 in MALVERN, Arkansas. The school enrolls 272 students. It is part of the MALVERN SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arkansas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Intimate school community
272 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span5–6
DistrictMALVERN SCHOOL DISTRICT
County5059
CityMALVERN
ZIP72104
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID050924001327
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment272
White46.7%
Hispanic / Latino12.1%
Black / African American24.6%
Asian0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races15.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
46.7%
Hispanic
12.1%
Black
24.6%
Asian
0.7%
Two+
15.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.