Enrollment
430
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.2%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Milford Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Milford Elementary School
Milford Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Milford, Nebraska, enrolling 430 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 430 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 175 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #94.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 215 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Milford Public Schools spends $12,739 per pupil, 28% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district, Milford Public Schools, also runs Milford High School (379 students).
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 Milford Elementary School compares
Milford Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,739
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milford Public Schools, which includes Milford Elementary School.
$12,739
Per student
-28%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.6%
State 28.7%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~430 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Milford Elementary School a good school?
Milford Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska 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 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.
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