- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milliken, CO
Milliken Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Milliken Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080483000808
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milliken Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Milliken · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Milliken Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milliken Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Milliken, CO.
School address
District: Weld County School District No. Re-5j · Colorado
NCES ID 080483000808 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Milliken Elementary School held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 080483000808 · Milliken, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 15.2:1 · 25.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Roosevelt High School (1,184 students)
Milliken Elementary School held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Milliken Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High School
1,184 students
- Milliken Middl
Milliken Middle School
695 students
- Elwell Element
Elwell Elementary School
618 students
- Pioneer Ridge
Pioneer Ridge Elementary School
528 students
- This school 472
Milliken Elementary School
472 students
- Knowledge Ques 395
Knowledge Quest Academy
395 students
What this shows Milliken Elementary School reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Milliken Elementary School compares
Milliken Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 33% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 44% in Colorado - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$13,357
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.2%
Hispanic or Latino 44.1%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Milliken Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Weld County School District No. Re-5j reports $13,357 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Milliken Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milliken Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elwell Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Knowledge Quest Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milliken Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~472 students)
Frequently asked questions about Milliken Elementary School
How many students attend Milliken Elementary School?
Milliken Elementary School has 472 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milliken, CO. CCD year-over-year: 448 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milliken Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milliken Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 3% 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 Milliken Elementary School?
25.7% of students at Milliken Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milliken Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Milliken Elementary School is White at 53.2% of enrollment, in Milliken, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milliken Elementary School?
Milliken Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Milliken Elementary School rank among public schools in Milliken?
By Resource Investment Index, Milliken Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Milliken, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Weld County School District No. Re-5j?
Besides Milliken Elementary School, Weld County School District No. Re-5j also operates Roosevelt High School (1,184 students), Milliken Middle School (695 students), and Elwell Elementary School (618 students). See the Weld County School District No. Re-5j district page for the complete list.