- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milton, KY
Milton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Milton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210561001332
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milton Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Kentucky schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 51.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 232
- students enrolled
Milton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Trimble County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210561001332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Milton Elementary School grew from 209 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (+18.7%).
Teacher FTE held 11.2 → 11.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 210561001332 · Milton, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
232 enr · 21.1:1 · 51.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Trimble County Jr/Sr High School (541 students)
Milton Elementary School grew from 209 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (+18.7%). Teacher FTE held 11.2 → 11.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Milton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trimble County
Trimble County Jr/Sr High School
541 students
- Bedford Elemen
Bedford Elementary School
421 students
- This school
Milton Elementary School
232 students
What this shows Milton Elementary School reports 232 students on the CCD universe file.
How Milton Elementary School compares
Milton Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.1:1 | ▲ 39% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▼ 13% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 95% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$12,324
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 3.0%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Milton Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Trimble County reports $12,324 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimble County Jr/Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bedford Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | 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
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~232 students)
Frequently asked questions about Milton Elementary School
How many students attend Milton Elementary School?
Milton Elementary School has 232 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milton, KY. CCD year-over-year: 209 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milton Elementary School is 21.1:1, which is 39% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Milton Elementary School?
51.7% of students at Milton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Milton Elementary School is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Milton, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milton Elementary School?
Milton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
What other schools are in Trimble County?
Besides Milton Elementary School, Trimble County also operates Trimble County Jr/Sr High School (541 students) and Bedford Elementary School (421 students). See the Trimble County district page for the complete list.