- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Milne El
Federal NCES profile for Milne El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482364021036
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milne El earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools.
- #416 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 93.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Milne El has class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milne El ranks #416 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Milne El held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 482364021036 · Houston, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 21.7:1 · 93.6% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Milne El held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Milne El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas Connecti
Texas Connections Academy at Houston
8,641 students
- Bellaire H S 3,216
Bellaire H S
3,216 students
- Lamar H S 2,968
Lamar H S
2,968 students
- Westside H S 2,729
Westside H S
2,729 students
- Heights H S 2,426
Heights H S
2,426 students
- This school 498
Milne El
498 students
What this shows Milne El reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Milne El compares
Milne El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 48% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.6% | ▲ 51% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Texas average of 61.9%
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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 95% in Texas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
49.2%
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
$13,072
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 498 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.0%
African American 39.6%
White 1.8%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Milne El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston Isd reports $13,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Milne El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milne El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about Milne El
How many students attend Milne El?
Milne El has 498 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 506 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milne El?
The student-teacher ratio at Milne El is 21.7:1, which is 48% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Milne El?
93.6% of students at Milne El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milne El?
The largest demographic group at Milne El is Hispanic or Latino at 57.0% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milne El?
Milne El has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Milne El rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Milne El ranks #416 of 435 schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Houston Isd?
Besides Milne El, Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students), Bellaire H S (3,216 students), and Lamar H S (2,968 students). See the Houston Isd district page for the complete list.