- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Milaca Elementary held near 854 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.5 → 57.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 272067000923 · Milaca, MN Other · MID · TRAD
865 enr · 15.4:1 · 40.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Milaca Secondary High (730 students)
Milaca Elementary held near 854 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.5 → 57.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Milaca Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Milaca Elementary
865 students
- Milaca Seconda
Milaca Secondary High
730 students
- Milaca 7-12 On 28
Milaca 7-12 Online
28 students
- Milaca Area Le 16
Milaca Area Learning Center
16 students
What this shows Milaca Elementary reports 865 students on the CCD universe file.
How Milaca Elementary compares
Milaca Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,515
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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.
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
District finance for Milaca Public School District reports $12,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 28
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~865 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 851 (2022-23) → 854 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.