Enrollment
232
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Milton Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Milton Elementary School
Milton Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Milton, Kentucky, enrolling 232 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.1:1 is larger than about 95% of Kentucky schools and 39% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 232 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 126 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #103, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 232 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Trimble County also operates Trimble County Jr/Sr High School (541 students) and Bedford Elementary School (421 students) alongside Milton Elementary School.
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 Milton Elementary School compares
Milton Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,400
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Trimble County, which includes Milton Elementary School.
$11,400
Per student
-14%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.4%
State 49.4%
Federal 14.2%
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 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
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~232 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Milton Elementary School a good school?
Milton Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Kentucky schools. 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 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.
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