- Enrollment
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lafayette, LA
Milton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Milton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220087000682
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milton Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #6 of 16
- schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 32.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Milton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milton Elementary School ranks #6 of 16 schools in Lafayette, LA.
School address
District: Lafayette Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220087000682 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Milton Elementary School held near 1,300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.2 → 69.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 220087000682 · Lafayette, LA Other · MID · TRAD
1,261 enr · 20:1 · 32.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside High School (1,833 students)
Milton Elementary School held near 1,300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.2 → 69.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Milton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southside High
Southside High School
1,833 students
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
1,720 students
- Acadiana High
Acadiana High School
1,652 students
- David Thibodau
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
1,362 students
- This school
Milton Elementary School
1,261 students
- Carencro High
Carencro High School
1,116 students
What this shows Milton Elementary School reports 1,261 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 Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 19% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.0% | ▼ 49% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,261 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,261
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,386
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 78.3%
African American 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Milton Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lafayette Parish reports $12,386 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Acadiana High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carencro High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Lafayette
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy
Standard public school
2,177 students 33:1 students per teacher
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
Vocational / career-technical school
1,362 students 21:1 students per teacher
Woodvale Elementary School
Standard public school
793 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Broadmoor Elementary School
Standard public school
749 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
S.J. Montgomery Elementary School
Standard public school
663 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Prairie Elementary School
Standard public school
663 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,261 students)
Frequently asked questions about Milton Elementary School
How many students attend Milton Elementary School?
Milton Elementary School has 1,261 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lafayette, LA. CCD year-over-year: 1,332 (2022-23) → 1,300 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milton Elementary School is 20:1, which is 19% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Milton Elementary School?
32.0% of students at Milton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Milton Elementary School is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Lafayette, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milton Elementary School?
Milton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Milton Elementary School ranks #6 of 16 schools in Lafayette, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lafayette on the city page.
What other schools are in Lafayette Parish?
Besides Milton Elementary School, Lafayette Parish also operates Southside High School (1,833 students), Lafayette High School (1,720 students), and Acadiana High School (1,652 students). See the Lafayette Parish district page for the complete list.