Enrollment
236
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fremont, NE
Milliken Park Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Milliken Park Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317071001805
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milliken Park Elementary Sch earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #4 of 8
- schools in Fremont · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Milliken Park Elementary Sch has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milliken Park Elementary Sch ranks #4 of 8 schools in Fremont, NE.
School address
District: Fremont Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317071001805 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.5%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+99% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Milliken Park Elementary Sch compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Milliken Park Elementary Sch
Milliken Park Elementary Sch is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Fremont, Nebraska, enrolling 236 students.
At 12.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nebraska median, within a few percentage points of the 13.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 61.5% of students qualify for free meals, 99% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 236 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 44 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #20.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (42%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 236 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Fremont Public Schools spends $11,941 per pupil, 32% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Fremont Public Schools also operates Fremont Senior High School (1,677 students) and Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) (759 students) alongside Milliken Park Elementary Sch.
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 Park Elementary Sch compares
Milliken Park Elementary Sch on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 99% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 99% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 44% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$11,941
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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
Hispanic or Latino 54.7%
White 42.4%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Milliken Park Elementary Sch is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fremont Public Schools, which includes Milliken Park Elementary Sch.
$11,941
Per student
-32%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.3%
State 35.4%
Federal 11.2%
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 Park Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fremont Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milliken Park Elementary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,677
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~236 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Milliken Park Elementary Sch
How many students attend Milliken Park Elementary Sch?
Milliken Park Elementary Sch has 236 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fremont, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milliken Park Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Milliken Park Elementary Sch is 12.4:1, which is 8% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 21% 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 Park Elementary Sch?
61.5% of students at Milliken Park Elementary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milliken Park Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Milliken Park Elementary Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment, in Fremont, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milliken Park Elementary Sch?
Milliken Park Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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).
How does Milliken Park Elementary Sch rank among schools in Fremont?
By Resource Investment Index, Milliken Park Elementary Sch ranks #4 of 8 schools in Fremont, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fremont on the city page.
Is Milliken Park Elementary Sch a good school?
Milliken Park Elementary Sch earns 52/100 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 Fremont Public Schools?
Besides Milliken Park Elementary Sch, Fremont Public Schools also operates Fremont Senior High School (1,677 students), Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) (759 students), and Fremont Middle School (689 students). See the Fremont Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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