- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milton, VT
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 500561000437
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 17
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 smaller than 85% of Vermont schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Milton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Vermont
- 24.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Milton Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milton Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Milton, VT.
School address
District: Milton School District · Vermont
NCES ID 500561000437 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Milton Elementary School held near 659 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 68.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 500561000437 · Milton, VT Other · MID · TRAD
625 enr · 9.2:1 · 24.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Milton Middle School (420 students)
Milton Elementary School held near 659 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 68.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Milton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Milton Elementary School
625 students
- Milton Middle
Milton Middle School
420 students
- Milton Senior
Milton Senior High School
394 students
What this shows Milton Elementary School reports 625 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 Vermont and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Vermont | Vermont avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.2:1 | ▼ 23% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.7% | ▼ 11% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 625 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
625
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Vermont average of 27.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 15% in Vermont - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$25,369
per pupil, district-wide
- above Vermont avg of $20,027
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 2.7%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Milton Elementary School is more mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Milton School District reports $25,369 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton Senior High School | Smaller | Similar 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
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~625 students)
Frequently asked questions about Milton Elementary School
How many students attend Milton Elementary School?
Milton Elementary School has 625 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milton, VT. CCD year-over-year: 631 (2022-23) → 659 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milton Elementary School is 9.2:1, which is 23% lower than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Milton Elementary School?
24.7% of students at Milton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Milton Elementary School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Milton, VT.
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).
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, VT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Milton School District?
Besides Milton Elementary School, Milton School District also operates Milton Middle School (420 students) and Milton Senior High School (394 students). See the Milton School District district page for the complete list.