Enrollment
865
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milaca, MN
Milaca Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Milaca Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272067000923
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milaca Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Milaca · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 40.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Milaca Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milaca Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Milaca, MN.
School address
District: Milaca Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272067000923 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Milaca Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Milaca Elementary
Milaca Elementary is a large combined-grade school in Milaca, Minnesota, enrolling 865 students.
At 15.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 40.2% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 92% of state schools at 865 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 207 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #58.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Milaca Public School District spends $12,172 per pupil, 20% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Milaca Public School District also operates Milaca Secondary High (730 students) and Milaca 7-12 Online (28 students) alongside Milaca 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 Milaca Elementary compares
Milaca Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▼ 6% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 865 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
865
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 58% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.7%
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
$12,172
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 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 89.5%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Milaca Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milaca Public School District, which includes Milaca Elementary.
$12,172
Per student
-20%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.6%
State 69.4%
Federal 11.9%
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 Milaca Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milaca Secondary High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milaca 7-12 Online | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milaca Area Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milaca Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~865 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Milaca Elementary
How many students attend Milaca Elementary?
Milaca Elementary has 865 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milaca, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milaca Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Milaca Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 2% 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 Milaca Elementary?
40.2% of students at Milaca Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milaca Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Milaca Elementary is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Milaca, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milaca Elementary?
Milaca Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Milaca Elementary rank among schools in Milaca?
By Resource Investment Index, Milaca Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Milaca, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Milaca on the city page.
Is Milaca Elementary a good school?
Milaca Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota 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 Milaca Public School District?
Besides Milaca Elementary, Milaca Public School District also operates Milaca Secondary High (730 students), Milaca 7-12 Online (28 students), and Milaca Area Learning Center (16 students). See the Milaca Public School District district page for the complete list.
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