- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 4.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miltonvale, KS
Miltonvale Elem
Federal NCES profile for Miltonvale Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200651000649
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miltonvale Elem earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kansas.
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.2:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 68.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 36
- students enrolled
Miltonvale Elem has class sizes smaller than 97% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Southern Cloud · Kansas
NCES ID 200651000649 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 200651000649 · Miltonvale, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
36 enr · 7.2:1 · 68.1% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Miltonvale High (34 students)
Miltonvale Elem CCD stamps from the federal school universe. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Miltonvale Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Miltonvale Elem
36 students
- Miltonvale Hig
Miltonvale High
34 students
- Glasco Elem
Glasco Elem
24 students
- Glasco High
Glasco High
22 students
What this shows Miltonvale Elem reports 36 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miltonvale Elem compares
Miltonvale Elem on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.2:1 | ▼ 48% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.1% | ▲ 59% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 36 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.2:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
36
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.2:1
students per teacher
- 48% below state mean
Top 3% in Kansas - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,331
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, Miltonvale Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southern Cloud, which includes Miltonvale Elem.
$21,331
Per student
+35%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,788
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 27.0%
State 66.3%
Federal 6.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Miltonvale Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miltonvale High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glasco Elem | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glasco High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miltonvale Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Miltonvale
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~36 students)
Frequently asked questions about Miltonvale Elem
How many students attend Miltonvale Elem?
Miltonvale Elem has 36 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miltonvale, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miltonvale Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Miltonvale Elem is 7.2:1, which is 48% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 54% 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 Miltonvale Elem?
68.1% of students at Miltonvale Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miltonvale Elem?
The largest demographic group at Miltonvale Elem is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Miltonvale, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miltonvale Elem?
Miltonvale Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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).
What other schools are in Southern Cloud?
Besides Miltonvale Elem, Southern Cloud also operates Miltonvale High (34 students), Glasco Elem (24 students), and Glasco High (22 students). See the Southern Cloud district page for the complete list.
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