- Enrollment
- 2,124
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laredo, TX
Milton El
Federal NCES profile for Milton El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482679003024
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milton El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #9 of 56
- schools in Laredo · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 90.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Milton El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milton El ranks #9 of 56 schools in Laredo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Milton El held near 649 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.8 → 41.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 482679003024 · Laredo, TX Other · MID · TRAD
651 enr · 14.8:1 · 90.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Nixon H S (2,124 students)
Milton El held near 649 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.8 → 41.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Milton El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nixon H S
Nixon H S
2,124 students
- Martin H S
Martin H S
1,975 students
- Dr Leo Cigarro
Dr Leo Cigarroa H S
1,379 students
- Lamar Middle
Lamar Middle
1,204 students
- Christen Middl
Christen Middle
1,115 students
- This school 651
Milton El
651 students
What this shows Milton El reports 651 students on the CCD universe file.
How Milton El compares
Milton 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.4% | ▲ 46% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 651 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
651
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Texas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$12,886
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.4%
White 0.3%
African American 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.2, Milton El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laredo Isd reports $12,886 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Milton El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nixon H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr Leo Cigarroa H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lamar Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Christen Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milton El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,379
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~651 students)
Frequently asked questions about Milton El
How many students attend Milton El?
Milton El has 651 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laredo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 669 (2022-23) → 649 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milton El?
The student-teacher ratio at Milton El is 14.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Milton El?
90.4% of students at Milton El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milton El?
The largest demographic group at Milton El is Hispanic or Latino at 99.4% of enrollment, in Laredo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milton El?
Milton El has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Milton El rank among schools in Laredo?
By Resource Investment Index, Milton El ranks #9 of 56 schools in Laredo, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Laredo on the city page.
What other schools are in Laredo Isd?
Besides Milton El, Laredo Isd also operates Nixon H S (2,124 students), Martin H S (1,975 students), and Dr Leo Cigarroa H S (1,379 students). See the Laredo Isd district page for the complete list.