- Enrollment
- 1,315
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Miltona, MN
Miltona Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Miltona Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270306000087
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miltona Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 17.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 126
- students enrolled
Miltona Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Alexandria Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270306000087 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Miltona Elementary held near 140 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 9.8 → 9.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 270306000087 · Miltona, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
126 enr · 14:1 · 17.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexandria Area High School (1,315 students)
Miltona Elementary held near 140 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 9.8 → 9.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Miltona Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexandria Are
Alexandria Area High School
1,315 students
- Discovery Midd
Discovery Middle School
898 students
- Lincoln Elemen 481
Lincoln Elementary
481 students
- Voyager Elemen 446
Voyager Elementary
446 students
- Woodland Eleme 410
Woodland Elementary School
410 students
- This school 126
Miltona Elementary
126 students
What this shows Miltona Elementary reports 126 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miltona Elementary compares
Miltona Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.1% | ▼ 60% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 126 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
126
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
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
14:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 46% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,622
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.0%
Two or More 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Largest group: White at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.7, Miltona Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Alexandria Public School District reports $14,622 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Miltona Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Area High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Discovery Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Voyager Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miltona Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~126 students)
Frequently asked questions about Miltona Elementary
How many students attend Miltona Elementary?
Miltona Elementary has 126 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Miltona, MN. CCD year-over-year: 140 (2022-23) → 140 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miltona Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Miltona Elementary is 14:1, which is 11% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 11% 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 Miltona Elementary?
17.1% of students at Miltona Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miltona Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Miltona Elementary is White at 96.0% of enrollment, in Miltona, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miltona Elementary?
Miltona Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Alexandria Public School District?
Besides Miltona Elementary, Alexandria Public School District also operates Alexandria Area High School (1,315 students), Discovery Middle School (898 students), and Lincoln Elementary (481 students). See the Alexandria Public School District district page for the complete list.