Enrollment
409
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milton, WI
East Elementary
Federal NCES profile for East Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550957001117
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Milton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
East Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Milton, WI.
School address
District: Milton School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550957001117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Elementary
East Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Milton, Wisconsin, enrolling 409 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 409 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 568 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #323.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 409 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Milton's public schools, it stands alongside West Elementary (322 students): East Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.6:1 vs 12.9:1).
Milton School District also operates Milton High (1,057 students) and Northside Intermediate (794 students) alongside East Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Elementary compares
East Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 31% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 67% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,814
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.2, East Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milton School District, which includes East Elementary.
$12,814
Per student
-14%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.4%
State 47.8%
Federal 8.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How East Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harmony Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Milton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~409 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Elementary
How many students attend East Elementary?
East Elementary has 409 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milton, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Elementary?
26.5% of students at East Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Elementary?
The largest demographic group at East Elementary is White at 87.3% of enrollment, in Milton, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Elementary?
East Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Elementary rank among public schools in Milton?
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Milton, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Milton on the city page.
Is East Elementary a good school?
East Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Milton School District?
Besides East Elementary, Milton School District also operates Milton High (1,057 students), Northside Intermediate (794 students), and Milton Middle (509 students). See the Milton School District district page for the complete list.
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