Serving 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Milliken Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Milliken Elementary School serves the eastern part of its school district in Milliken, CO, covering an area of approximately 34.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Milliken Elementary School's student population of 472 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
472 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Rankings
Milliken Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Milliken Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1483 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
44%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy and Gold
School Mascot
Knights
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Milliken Elementary School's ranking?
Milliken Elementary School is ranked #1483 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Milliken Elementary School often compared to?
Milliken Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elwell Elementary School, Pioneer Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Milliken Elementary School?
472 students attend Milliken Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Milliken Elementary School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Milliken Elementary School?
Milliken Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Milliken Elementary School offer ?
Milliken Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Milliken Elementary School part of?
Milliken Elementary School is part of Weld County School District No. Re-5j.
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