- Enrollment
- 2,123
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tupelo, MS
Milam Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Milam Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280432001003
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milam Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #4 of 12
- public schools in Tupelo · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 66.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Milam Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milam Elementary School ranks #4 of 12 public schools in Tupelo, MS.
School address
District: Tupelo Public School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280432001003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Milam Elementary School held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 39.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 280432001003 · Tupelo, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 13:1 · 66.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Tupelo High School (2,123 students)
Milam Elementary School held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 39.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Milam Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tupelo High Sc
Tupelo High School
2,123 students
- Tupelo Middle
Tupelo Middle School
1,070 students
- Lawhon Element 575
Lawhon Elementary School
575 students
- This school 456
Milam Elementary School
456 students
- Joyner Element 444
Joyner Elementary School
444 students
- Parkway Elemen 418
Parkway Elementary School
418 students
What this shows Milam Elementary School reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Milam Elementary School compares
Milam Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.6% | ▼ 17% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 46% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.4%
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
$13,155
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 54.4%
White 27.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 3.3%
Largest group: African American at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Milam Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tupelo Public School Dist reports $13,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Milam Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tupelo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tupelo Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawhon Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joyner Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkway Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milam Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Tupelo
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Milam Elementary School
How many students attend Milam Elementary School?
Milam Elementary School has 456 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tupelo, MS. CCD year-over-year: 557 (2022-23) → 542 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milam Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milam Elementary School is 13:1, which is 2% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 17% 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 Milam Elementary School?
66.6% of students at Milam Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milam Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Milam Elementary School is African American at 54.4% of enrollment, in Tupelo, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milam Elementary School?
Milam Elementary School 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 Milam Elementary School rank among public schools in Tupelo?
By Resource Investment Index, Milam Elementary School ranks #4 of 12 public schools in Tupelo, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tupelo on the city page.
What other schools are in Tupelo Public School Dist?
Besides Milam Elementary School, Tupelo Public School Dist also operates Tupelo High School (2,123 students), Tupelo Middle School (1,070 students), and Lawhon Elementary School (575 students). See the Tupelo Public School Dist district page for the complete list.