- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milford, NE
Milford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Milford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317371001238
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milford Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 20.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 430
- students enrolled
Milford Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Milford Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317371001238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Milford Elementary School shrank from 461 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE held 30.6 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 317371001238 · Milford, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 14.3:1 · 20.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Milford High School (379 students)
Milford Elementary School shrank from 461 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE held 30.6 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
How Milford Elementary School compares
Milford Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.2% | ▼ 35% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 63% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,768
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
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 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 2.1%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Milford Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for Milford Public Schools reports $13,768 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Milford Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milford Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Milford Elementary School
How many students attend Milford Elementary School?
Milford Elementary School has 430 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milford, NE. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milford Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Milford Elementary School?
20.2% of students at Milford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Milford Elementary School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Milford, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milford Elementary School?
Milford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Milford Public Schools?
Besides Milford Elementary School, Milford Public Schools also operates Milford High School (379 students). See the Milford Public Schools district page for the complete list.