- Enrollment
- 1,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Milford, DE
Mispillion Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mispillion Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 100108000344
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mispillion Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Delaware median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Milford · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 568
- students enrolled
Mispillion Elementary has class sizes near the Delaware median. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mispillion Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Milford, DE.
School address
District: Milford School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100108000344 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Mispillion Elementary held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 100108000344 · Milford, DE Elementary · MID · TRAD
568 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Milford Senior High School (1,271 students)
Mispillion Elementary held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
Mispillion Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Milford Senior
Milford Senior High School
1,271 students
- Milford Centra
Milford Central Academy
1,013 students
- Ross (Lulu M.)
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School
693 students
- This school
Mispillion Elementary
568 students
- Banneker (Benj
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School
540 students
- Morris (Evelyn 438
Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood
438 students
What this shows Mispillion Elementary reports 568 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mispillion Elementary compares
Mispillion Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Delaware and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 65% in Delaware - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$15,324
per pupil, district-wide
- below Delaware avg of $18,304
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.8%
African American 28.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Mispillion Elementary is more mixed than the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
District finance for Milford School District reports $15,324 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mispillion Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milford Central Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mispillion Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Milford
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~568 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mispillion Elementary
How many students attend Mispillion Elementary?
Mispillion Elementary has 568 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Milford, DE. CCD year-over-year: 561 (2022-23) → 572 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mispillion Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mispillion Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mispillion Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mispillion Elementary is White at 40.8% of enrollment, in Milford, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mispillion Elementary?
Mispillion Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Mispillion Elementary rank among elementary schools in Milford?
By Resource Investment Index, Mispillion Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Milford, DE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Milford on the city page.
What other schools are in Milford School District?
Besides Mispillion Elementary, Milford School District also operates Milford Senior High School (1,271 students), Milford Central Academy (1,013 students), and Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School (693 students). See the Milford School District district page for the complete list.