- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Merritt Island, FL
Mila Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mila Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120015000120
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mila Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Merritt Island · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mila Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mila Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Merritt Island, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120015000120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Mila Elementary School held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 120015000120 · Merritt Island, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 11.9:1 · 67.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
Mila Elementary School held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Mila Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Viera High Sch
Viera High School
2,334 students
- Melbourne Seni
Melbourne Senior High School
2,210 students
- Bayside High S
Bayside High School
2,122 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,960 students
- Odyssey Charte
Odyssey Charter School
1,917 students
- This school 382
Mila Elementary School
382 students
What this shows Mila Elementary School reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mila Elementary School compares
Mila Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 31% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in Florida - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,100
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.2%
African American 22.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
Two or More 11.8%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Mila Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brevard reports $11,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mila Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viera High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Melbourne Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mila Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,917
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~382 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mila Elementary School
How many students attend Mila Elementary School?
Mila Elementary School has 382 students enrolled. It is a public school in Merritt Island, FL. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mila Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mila Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 33% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mila Elementary School?
67.9% of students at Mila Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mila Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mila Elementary School is White at 43.2% of enrollment, in Merritt Island, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mila Elementary School?
Mila Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Mila Elementary School rank among schools in Merritt Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Mila Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Merritt Island, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Merritt Island on the city page.
What other schools are in Brevard?
Besides Mila Elementary School, Brevard also operates Viera High School (2,334 students), Melbourne Senior High School (2,210 students), and Bayside High School (2,122 students). See the Brevard district page for the complete list.