- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
East Elementary held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 550957001117 · Milton, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 14.6:1 · 26.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Milton High (1,057 students)
East Elementary held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
East Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Milton High
Milton High
1,057 students
- Northside Inte
Northside Intermediate
794 students
- Milton Middle
Milton Middle
509 students
- This school 409
East Elementary
409 students
- West Elementar 322
West Elementary
322 students
- Harmony Elemen 288
Harmony Elementary
288 students
What this shows East Elementary reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Elementary compares
East Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,026
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
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
District finance for Milton School District reports $13,026 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~409 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.