Enrollment
472
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.7%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Milliken Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Milliken Elementary School
Milliken Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Milliken, Colorado, enrolling 472 students.
At 15.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Colorado median, within a few percentage points of the 16.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 472 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 369 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #353, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (44%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 487 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Weld County School District No. Re-5j spends $11,639 per pupil, 28% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Weld County School District No. Re-5j also operates Roosevelt High School (1,184 students) and Milliken Middle School (695 students) alongside Milliken 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 Milliken Elementary School compares
Milliken Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,639
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weld County School District No. Re-5j, which includes Milliken Elementary School.
$11,639
Per student
-28%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.4%
State 51.0%
Federal 7.6%
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 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
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~472 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Milliken on the city page.
Is Milliken Elementary School a good school?
Milliken Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado 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 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.
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