- Enrollment
- 1,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Milford, DE
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 100108000109
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Delaware schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Milford · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Delaware
- 693
- students enrolled
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Delaware schools. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Milford, DE.
School address
District: Milford School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100108000109 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School held near 689 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 100108000109 · Milford, DE Elementary · MID · TRAD
693 enr · 15.1:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Milford Senior High School (1,271 students)
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School held near 689 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School 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
- This school
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School
693 students
- Mispillion Ele
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 Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School reports 693 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School compares
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 693 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
693
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Delaware - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.1%
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
$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 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
African American 22.5%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School 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 Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School 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 |
| Mispillion Elementary | 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 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School'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
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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 (~693 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School
How many students attend Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School?
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School has 693 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Milford, DE. CCD year-over-year: 668 (2022-23) → 689 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School is White at 42.6% of enrollment, in Milford, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School?
Ross (Lulu M.) 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 Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Milford?
By Resource Investment Index, Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School ranks #1 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 Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School, Milford School District also operates Milford Senior High School (1,271 students), Milford Central Academy (1,013 students), and Mispillion Elementary (568 students). See the Milford School District district page for the complete list.