- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Milton, DE
Milton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Milton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 100017000140
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milton Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Delaware median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Milton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 582
- students enrolled
Milton Elementary School has class sizes near the Delaware median. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milton Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Milton, DE.
School address
District: Cape Henlopen School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100017000140 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Milton Elementary School held near 565 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 100017000140 · Milton, DE Elementary · MID · TRAD
582 enr · 14.6:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Cape Henlopen High School (1,889 students)
Milton Elementary School held near 565 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
Milton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cape Henlopen
Cape Henlopen High School
1,889 students
- Love Creek Ele 631
Love Creek Elementary School
631 students
- Lewes Elementa 620
Lewes Elementary School
620 students
- This school 582
Milton Elementary School
582 students
- Rehoboth Eleme 557
Rehoboth Elementary School
557 students
- Mariner Middle 552
Mariner Middle School
552 students
What this shows Milton Elementary School reports 582 students on the CCD universe file.
How Milton Elementary School compares
Milton Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Delaware and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 582 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
582
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 61% in Delaware - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$20,712
per pupil, district-wide
- above Delaware avg of $18,304
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 582 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Milton Elementary School is less mixed than the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cape Henlopen School District reports $20,712 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Milton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Henlopen High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Love Creek Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Lewes Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rehoboth Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mariner Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Milton
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~582 students)
Frequently asked questions about Milton Elementary School
How many students attend Milton Elementary School?
Milton Elementary School has 582 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Milton, DE. CCD year-over-year: 556 (2022-23) → 565 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milton Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Milton Elementary School is White at 57.9% of enrollment, in Milton, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milton Elementary School?
Milton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Milton?
By Resource Investment Index, Milton Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Milton, DE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Cape Henlopen School District?
Besides Milton Elementary School, Cape Henlopen School District also operates Cape Henlopen High School (1,889 students), Love Creek Elementary School (631 students), and Lewes Elementary School (620 students). See the Cape Henlopen School District district page for the complete list.