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Milford Elementary

Summary:

Milford Elementary is a public elementary school located in Milford, Kansas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 91 students. The school is part of the Geary County Schools district, which is ranked 105 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Milford Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the years, dropping from a high of 91 out of 614 Kansas elementary schools in 2007-2008 to 398 out of 653 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on the Kansas Assessment Program (KAP) tests is mixed, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (34.03%) and Mathematics (42.54%) slightly above the district and state averages, but lower in Science (28.56%) compared to the district (35.21%) and state (32.28%) averages. Milford Elementary also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.86% to 45.88% over the past few years, and its performance for its White student subgroup has declined.

Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $14,045 and a low student-teacher ratio ranging from 10.2 to 12.2, Milford Elementary's academic performance is generally lower than the nearby Spring Valley Elementary and Lincoln Elementary, which are also part of the Geary County Schools district. However, Milford Elementary outperforms the nearby Washington Elementary and Westwood Elementary in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates. The nearby Riley County Grade School, which is in a different district, significantly outperforms Milford Elementary and the other Geary County Schools in both academic achievement and student demographics.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 401 West 12th
       Milford, KS  66514

(785) 717-4170

District: Geary County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
398th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,045 Help


Students who attend Milford Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Junction City Middle School
High:    Junction City Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  91

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.4%
Hispanic:
14.3%
Two or more races:
12.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.1% Help


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Compare Details Milford Elementary ranks worse than 60.9% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks 11th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Geary County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.17. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Milford Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (71.4%), Hispanic (14.3%), two or more races (12.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Milford Elementary is 12.2, which is the 3rd best among 12 elementary schools in the Geary County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Milford Elementary is $14,045, which is the 2nd highest among 12 elementary schools in the Geary County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Milford Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Milford Elementary 398th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Milford Elementary in the ranking list.)

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White students:


Geary County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Geary County Schools 105th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Milford Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Milford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.71 142nd 585 75.7%
2007 72.83 157th 600 73.8%
2008 77.48 91st 614 85.2%
2015 50.02 352nd 678 48.1%
2016 59.28 246th 656 62.5%
2018 59.29 248th 656 62.2%
2019 35.40 448th 667 32.8%
2021 72.86 150th 670 77.6%
2022 59.67 249th 668 62.7%
2023 41.63 393rd 660 40.5%
2024 42.17 398th 653 39.1%
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Rank History for White students at Milford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.32 130th 587 77.9%
2024 26.81 455th 579 21.4%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, January 6, 2022

Open Quote Great school better than where my children were attending we kust moved to the district from dickinson county and the teachers are way more caring helpgul and understanding i would reccommend thia scho to any parent and the involvement and communication of the parents with teachers is fantastic....when it comes to any concerns you have they listen and take care of it whether its on bus or at school....iep teachers are great as well very communicative make u feel like a human and a parent whete as in dickinson theh do not Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, October 6, 2011

Open Quote Milford Elementary is a small school with a LOT of extremely talented teachers and helpers. They put fun back into learning with their monthly rotations of learning centers. As a K-5 school, it emphasizes family values and life-skills. The staff has always been friendly, caring, and willing to go above and beyond their duty to ensure that each student is successful. Milford integrates technology into their lessons and academia. Currently, I have 2 children that attend Milford Elementary and have watched them both thrive in the rich learning environment. I would HIGHLY recommend Milford to anyone wanting a good education for their child. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Open Quote Milford Elementary is a small school which creates a close relationship between the teachers, students and parents. The staff is very friendly and is eager to support your child in their education. I did have my children enrolled in a Junction City elementary school that was rated very high, and was very dissatisfied with the staff and the communication with parents. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Milford Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 108 5 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 115
1989 109 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 116
1990 107 9 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 120
1991 100 8 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 114
1992 108 13 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 125
1993 102 15 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 120
1994 109 15 1 6 3 n/a n/a 0 134
1995 85 6 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 100
1996 85 6 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 100
1997 100 7 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 113
1998 85 3 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 92
1999 68 1 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 76
2000 72 2 3 8 2 n/a n/a 0 87
2001 72 0 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 84
2002 72 5 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 84
2003 72 5 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 84
2004 53 4 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 64
2005 51 4 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 62
2006 53 2 0 5 0 n/a n/a 2 62
2007 62 4 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 73
2008 58 8 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 68
2009 47 10 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 60
2010 37 1 0 4 0 0 4 0 46
2011 53 8 0 6 0 0 6 0 73
2012 56 9 0 7 0 0 2 0 74
2013 64 5 0 7 0 0 6 0 82
2014 62 5 0 6 0 0 7 0 80
2015 72 7 0 5 2 0 9 0 95
2016 67 4 0 7 2 0 5 0 85
2017 59 8 0 6 0 1 7 0 81
2018 63 3 0 12 0 1 8 0 87
2019 72 3 0 8 1 1 9 0 94
2020 81 3 0 11 0 2 13 0 110
2021 62 3 0 8 0 2 10 0 85
2022 62 0 0 12 0 0 10 0 84
2023 65 1 1 13 0 0 11 0 91

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Milford Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 115 7.0 16.4 0
1989 116 8.0 14.5 n/a
1990 120 6.9 17.3 0
1991 114 6.5 17.5 n/a
1992 125 6.5 19.2 30.4
1993 120 6.6 18.2 22.5
1994 134 6.6 20.3 18.7
1995 100 6.0 16.7 34
1996 100 6.0 16.7 34
1997 113 6.4 17.7 45.1
1998 92 5.8 15.9 47.8
1999 76 4.8 15.8 52.6
2000 87 5.0 17.4 43.7
2001 84 6.2 13.5 46.4
2002 84 5.6 15.0 47.6
2003 84 5.6 15.0 47.6
2004 64 6.4 10.0 34.4
2005 62 5.2 11.9 46.8
2006 62 7.7 8.1 51.7
2007 73 8.6 8.5 50.7
2008 68 6.2 11.0 38.2
2009 60 5.1 11.8 40
2010 46 6.2 7.4 50
2011 73 5.7 12.8 53.4
2012 74 9.6 7.6 67.6
2013 82 7.1 11.5 54.9
2014 80 6.8 11.7 45
2015 95 8.0 11.8 42.1
2016 85 7.0 12.1 45.9
2017 81 7.0 11.5 54.3
2018 87 8.0 10.8 56.3
2019 94 7.0 13.4 38.3
2020 110 8.0 13.7 50
2021 85 8.2 10.3 45.9
2022 84 8.2 10.2 42.9
2023 91 7.4 12.2 45.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Milford Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 115 7.0 16.4 0
1989 116 8.0 14.5 n/a
1990 120 6.9 17.3 0
1991 114 6.5 17.5 n/a
1992 125 6.5 19.2 30.4
1993 120 6.6 18.2 22.5
1994 134 6.6 20.3 18.7
1995 100 6.0 16.7 34
1996 100 6.0 16.7 34
1997 113 6.4 17.7 45.1
1998 92 5.8 15.9 47.8
1999 76 4.8 15.8 52.6
2000 87 5.0 17.4 43.7
2001 84 6.2 13.5 46.4
2002 84 5.6 15.0 47.6
2003 84 5.6 15.0 47.6
2004 64 6.4 10.0 34.4
2005 62 5.2 11.9 46.8
2006 62 7.7 8.1 51.7
2007 73 8.6 8.5 50.7
2008 68 6.2 11.0 38.2
2009 60 5.1 11.8 40
2010 46 6.2 7.4 50
2011 73 5.7 12.8 53.4
2012 74 9.6 7.6 67.6
2013 82 7.1 11.5 54.9
2014 80 6.8 11.7 45
2015 95 8.0 11.8 42.1
2016 85 7.0 12.1 45.9
2017 81 7.0 11.5 54.3
2018 87 8.0 10.8 56.3
2019 94 7.0 13.4 38.3
2020 110 8.0 13.7 50
2021 85 8.2 10.3 45.9
2022 84 8.2 10.2 42.9
2023 91 7.4 12.2 45.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Milford Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $973 (6.9%) $13,072 (93.1%) $14,045

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Milford Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 448th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 393rd of 660 Elementary schools
 7.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Milford Elementary)41.215.4
 25.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Geary County Schools)43.939.6
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Milford Elementary)64.738.5
 26.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Geary County Schools)57.858.9
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Milford Elementary)2538.5
 13.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Geary County Schools)51.148.9
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Milford Elementary)030.8
 30.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Geary County Schools)34.640.8
 6.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students9491
 3.2%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic813
 62.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White7265
 9.7%
Two or More Races911
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.3%45.1%
 6.8%

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Students who attend Milford Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Junction City Middle School
High : Junction City Senior High

Milford Elementary ranks 398th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Milford Elementary are 71% White, 14% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 91 students attended Milford Elementary.


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