Milford Elementary

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

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:
398^th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Students who attend Milford Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 91

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.4%

Hispanic:

14.3%

Two or more races:

12.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.1%

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Milford Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Milford Elementary 398^th 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 105^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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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
2006	72.71	142^nd	585	75.7%
2007	72.83	157^th	600	73.8%
2008	77.48	91^st	614	85.2%
2015	50.02	352^nd	678	48.1%
2016	59.28	246^th	656	62.5%
2018	59.29	248^th	656	62.2%
2019	35.40	448^th	667	32.8%
2021	72.86	150^th	670	77.6%
2022	59.67	249^th	668	62.7%
2023	41.63	393^rd	660	40.5%
2024	42.17	398^th	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	130^th	587	77.9%
2024	26.81	455^th	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.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, January 6, 2022

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

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

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Milford Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 448^th of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 393^rd 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)	41.2	15.4	25.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Geary County Schools)	43.9	39.6	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Milford Elementary)	64.7	38.5	26.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Geary County Schools)	57.8	58.9	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	50.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Milford Elementary)	25	38.5	13.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Geary County Schools)	51.1	48.9	2.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	42.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Milford Elementary)	0	30.8	30.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Geary County Schools)	34.6	40.8	6.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	37.6	1.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	94	91	3.2%
African American	3	1	66.7%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	8	13	62.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	72	65	9.7%
Two or More Races	9	11	22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.3%	45.1%	6.8%

Schools Near Milford Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)							KAP Mathematics (2024)							KAP Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Milford Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	401 West 12th	Milford	66514	Geary County	Geary County Schools	No	No	No	No	(785) 717-4170	91	7	12.2	45.1%	65 (71.4%)	1 (1.1%)	13 (14.3%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (12.1%)	42.2	398^th of 653 public elementary schools	39.1%		41.6	393^rd of 660 public elementary schools	40.5%	5	30.0	46.2	28.6				34.0	55.0	46.1	21.4				42.5	28.6		28.6	$14,045	$973	$13,072
Wakefield Elementary	Public	K-8	502 Third	Wakefield	67487	Clay County	Clay County	No	No	No	No	(785) 461-5437	151	13	11.3	57.0%	127 (84.1%)	1 (0.7%)	17 (11.3%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	26.8	505^th of 653 public elementary schools	22.7%		43.4	380^th of 660 public elementary schools	42.4%	125	27.8	14.3	27.8	12.5	15.4	8.7	17.6	55.5	13.3	15.8	25.0	15.4	4.3	21.2	42.1	8.7	23.8	$10,781	$809	$9,971
Ware Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6795 Thomas Avenue	Fort Riley	66442	Geary County	Geary County Schools	No	No	No	No	(785) 717-4600	690	39	17.6	43.9%	351 (50.9%)	71 (10.3%)	167 (24.2%)	17 (2.5%)	5 (0.7%)	18 (2.6%)	61 (8.8%)	59.1	251^st of 653 public elementary schools	61.6%		64	201^st of 660 public elementary schools	69.5%	50	38.3	47.1	45.8				43.4	54.9	44.1	31.9				44.1	50.0		50.0	$9,638	$946	$8,692
Fort Riley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	28000 Rifle Range Road	Fort Riley	66442	Geary County	Geary County Schools	No	No	No	No	(785) 717-4450	404	30	13.4	37.6%	205 (50.7%)	61 (15.1%)	72 (17.8%)	6 (1.5%)	3 (0.7%)	7 (1.7%)	50 (12.4%)	72	141^st of 653 public elementary schools	78.4%		61.6	214^th of 660 public elementary schools	67.6%	73	46.7	51.0	46.5				48.2	58.7	45.1	46.5				50.0	65.1		65.1	$9,468	$532	$8,936
LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	27500 Rifle Range Rd	Fort Riley	66641	Geary County	Geary County Schools	No	No	No	No	(785) 717-6500	659	38	17.3	40.2%	336 (51.0%)	66 (10.0%)	154 (23.4%)	15 (2.3%)	7 (1.1%)	19 (2.9%)	62 (9.4%)	48.1	348^th of 653 public elementary schools	46.7%		64.6	197^th of 660 public elementary schools	70.2%	151	39.6	45.6	32.2				39.4	38.5	32.4	30.5				34.4	55.9		55.9	$8,711	$1,042	$7,669
Morris Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4722 Normandy Drive	Fort Riley	66442	Geary County	Geary County Schools	No	No	No	No	(785) 717-4650	244	20	12.2	44.7%	111 (45.5%)	39 (16.0%)	63 (25.8%)	7 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)	18 (7.4%)	62	225^th of 653 public elementary schools	65.5%		50.6	325^th of 660 public elementary schools	50.8%	100	43.2	57.1	42.6				47.4	63.6	45.2	29.8				45.9	42.6		42.6	$10,095	$534	$9,560
Riley County Grade School	Public	PK, KG-8	117 N. Remmele	Riley	66531	Riley County	Riley County	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 485-4010	504	35	14.6	25.4%	434 (86.1%)	9 (1.8%)	26 (5.2%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.8%)	80.7	99^th of 653 public elementary schools	84.8%		82.8	88^th of 660 public elementary schools	86.7%	11	81.6	71.4	41.5	63.6	60.4	38.7	58.6	83.7	69.4	26.4	70.9	62.3	61.3	62.0	45.3	40.3	42.6	$10,833	$275	$10,558
Westwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 N Eisenhower Dr	Junction City	66441	Geary County	Geary County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 717-4150	258	22	11.9	74.8%	108 (41.9%)	41 (15.9%)	51 (19.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.9%)	52 (20.2%)	62.9	211^th of 653 public elementary schools	67.7%		41.3	400^th of 660 public elementary schools	39.4%	189	36.1	54.5	43.7				44.6	47.2	57.6	46.9				50.5	43.7		43.7	$11,534	$1,510	$10,024
Washington Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 N Washington	Junction City	66441	Geary County	Geary County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 717-4690	351	28	12.5	92.0%	89 (25.4%)	87 (24.8%)	99 (28.2%)	9 (2.6%)	3 (0.9%)	13 (3.7%)	51 (14.5%)	19.6	551^st of 653 public elementary schools	15.6%		41.7	392^nd of 660 public elementary schools	40.6%	159	26.5	19.1	20.0				21.5	37.8	10.2	26.2				23.4	24.4		24.4	$12,408	$2,199	$10,210
Lincoln Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	300 N Lincoln	Junction City	66441	Geary County	Geary County Schools	No	No	No	No	(785) 717-4570	285	18	16.2	46.7%	161 (56.5%)	28 (9.8%)	49 (17.2%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.4%)	40 (14.0%)	71.3	150^th of 653 public elementary schools	77.0%		76.8	118^th of 660 public elementary schools	82.1%	32	44.4	72.3	41.7				53.9	73.3	63.8	27.8				57.0	50.0		50.0	$10,401	$537	$9,865

Frequently Asked Questions about Milford Elementary

What schools do graduates of Milford Elementary attend?

Students who attend Milford Elementary usually go on to attend:

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

How many students attend Milford Elementary?

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

What is the racial makeup of Milford Elementary?

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

What district is Milford Elementary in?

Geary County Schools

Is Milford Elementary a good school?

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

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