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#1430 of 1,823 schools in IN

Milan Elementary School

Elementary School · Milan Community Schools · Milan, IN

A Milan Community Schools elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

418 E Carr St, Milan, IN 47031

  • Math 47% vs IN 48% (2025)
  • Reading 32% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.3% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.2% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-4.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+4.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$12,822
Chronic Absenteeism20%

Students at Milan Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency47%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
48%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency32%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 47 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
69%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
79%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
52%
2025
Math
47%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 35 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

58%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Milan Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$67,520

Median home value

$188,800

Median rent

$939/mo

College educated

16.7%

Homeownership

77.6%

Poverty rate

10.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Milan Community Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$12,822NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Milan Elementary School is listed in Milan Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Milan Elementary School

Milan Elementary School is a public elementary school in Milan, IN, part of Milan Community Schools, serving approximately 421 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,430 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Milan Elementary School

What grades does Milan Elementary School serve?

Milan Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Milan Elementary School?

Milan Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Milan Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Milan Elementary School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Milan Elementary School rank in IN?

Milan Elementary School ranks #1,430 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Milan Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Milan Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Milan Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Milan Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Milan Elementary School a charter school?

No, Milan Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Milan Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Milan Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Milan Elementary School?

58.0% of students at Milan Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
421
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Ripley County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.0%
Area population (ZIP 47031)
5,179
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
42.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47031; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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