Enrollment
462
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Milan, IN
Milan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Milan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180663001167
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milan Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Milan · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Milan Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milan Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Milan, IN.
School address
District: Milan Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180663001167 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Milan Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Milan Elementary School
Milan Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Milan, Indiana, enrolling 462 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.0% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 462 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 561 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #459, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 462 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Milan's elementary schools, it stands alongside Milan Intermediate School (159 students): Milan Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.1:1 vs 13.3:1).
Milan Community Schools also operates Milan High School (315 students) and Milan Middle School (159 students) alongside Milan Elementary School.
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 Milan Elementary School compares
Milan Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▲ 5% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Indiana - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$12,690
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
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 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 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 95.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.0, Milan Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milan Community Schools, which includes Milan Elementary School.
$12,690
Per student
+5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.5%
State 59.7%
Federal 7.7%
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 Milan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milan High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Milan Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milan Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Milan
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~462 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Milan Elementary School
How many students attend Milan Elementary School?
Milan Elementary School has 462 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Milan, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milan Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Milan Elementary School?
52.0% of students at Milan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Milan Elementary School is White at 95.9% of enrollment, in Milan, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milan Elementary School?
Milan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Milan Elementary School rank among public schools in Milan?
By Resource Investment Index, Milan Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Milan, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Milan on the city page.
Is Milan Elementary School a good school?
Milan Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. 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 Milan Community Schools?
Besides Milan Elementary School, Milan Community Schools also operates Milan High School (315 students), Milan Middle School (159 students), and Milan Intermediate School (159 students). See the Milan Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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