Enrollment
446
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Milford, OH
Mulberry Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mulberry Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390455004576
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mulberry Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Ohio schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Milford · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mulberry Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mulberry Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Milford, OH.
School address
District: Milford Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390455004576 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mulberry Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mulberry Elementary School
Mulberry Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Milford, Ohio, enrolling 446 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 446 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 765 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #554, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Milford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Meadowview Elementary School (577 students): Mulberry Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.2:1 vs 18:1).
Milford Exempted Village also operates Milford Sr High School (1,814 students) and Milford Junior High School (978 students) alongside Mulberry Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mulberry Elementary School compares
Mulberry Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▲ 16% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 20% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Ohio - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$12,384
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 80.9%
Two or More 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 3.4%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Mulberry Elementary School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milford Exempted Village, which includes Mulberry Elementary School.
$12,384
Per student
-15%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.5%
State 21.5%
Federal 8.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mulberry Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford Sr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Milford Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccormick Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadowview Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pattison Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mulberry Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,814
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Milford
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Meadowview Elementary School
Standard public school
577 students 18:1 students per teacher
Pattison Elementary School
Standard public school
454 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Boyd E Smith Elementary School
Standard public school
453 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Charles L Seipelt Elementary School
Standard public school
417 students 16:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~446 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mulberry Elementary School
How many students attend Mulberry Elementary School?
Mulberry Elementary School has 446 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Milford, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mulberry Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mulberry Elementary School is 21.2:1, which is 16% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mulberry Elementary School?
25.4% of students at Mulberry Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mulberry Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mulberry Elementary School is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Milford, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mulberry Elementary School?
Mulberry Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mulberry Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Milford?
By Resource Investment Index, Mulberry Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Milford, OH. 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.
Is Mulberry Elementary School a good school?
Mulberry Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Milford Exempted Village?
Besides Mulberry Elementary School, Milford Exempted Village also operates Milford Sr High School (1,814 students), Milford Junior High School (978 students), and Mccormick Elementary School (587 students). See the Milford Exempted Village district page for the complete list.
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