Serving 464 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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 464 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Milliken Elementary School's student population of 464 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
464 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Tue. May 26, 2026
School Mascot
Knights
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 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1483 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
47%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
50%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knights
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
464 students attend Milliken Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Milliken Elementary School students are White, 47% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
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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