Enrollment
136
Elementary
DISTRICT 115 · STATE 229
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RSU 41/MSAD 41·NCES 231158023161
Milo Elementary School
18 Belmont Street, Milo, ME 04463 · (207) 943-2122 · Piscataquis County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL136 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
10.1:1
14 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.9:1 · STATE 10.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
90%
122 students
DISTRICT 86% · STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 23 | 17% |
| Kindergarten | 36 | 26% |
| Grade 1 | 40 | 29% |
| Grade 2 | 37 | 27% |
Student demographics
16%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 28% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within RSU 41/MSAD 41. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Milo Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milo Elementary School this school | 136 | 89.7% | N/A |
| Brownville Elementary School Brownville | 93 | 84.9% | N/A |
| Searsport Elementary Searsport | 167 | 80.2% | N/A |
| Madison Elementary School Madison | 140 | 77.1% | N/A |
| Lee/Winn School Winn | 85 | 78.8% | N/A |
| Meroby Elementary School Mexico | 256 | 79.3% | N/A |
Matched among Maine elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Milo Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 136 | #243 of 360 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 89.7% | #3 of 280 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
136
-25 (-16%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
10.1:1
was 9.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 136 | 13.5 | 10.1:1 | 90% (122) |
| 2023-24 | 157 | 13 | 12.1:1 | 78% (123) |
| 2022-23 | 156 | 18.1 | 8.6:1 | 73% (114) |
| 2020-21 | 161 | 17 | 9.5:1 | 82% (132) |
| 2017-18 | 147 | 13.8 | 10.7:1 | 84% (124) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Milo Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 7% (147 to 136); teachers down 2% (13.8 to 13.5).
About Milo Elementary School
Milo Elementary School is an elementary school in Milo, Maine, according to federal school records. The grade span is pre-K through 2, and enrollment is 136 students. Average enrollment for elementary schools in Maine is about 229, so this school runs 41% smaller than that.
Enrollment across the 3 schools in RSU 41/MSAD 41 totals 578 students.
About 91% of the student body at Milo Elementary School is White. The remaining students are 7% multiracial. The county population is about 93% White, within a few points of the school. Pick two students at random and there is a 16% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
With 13.5 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, the ratio at Milo Elementary School was 10.1:1. That matches the 10.5:1 average for elementary schools in Maine fairly closely. A measure often used for student poverty, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, stands at 90%. Across public schools in Piscataquis County, the average is 65%.
Piscataquis County has these Census figures: the median household income is $61,345, roughly 22% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Piscataquis County is home to 8 public schools and about 1,897 public school students.
Penquis Valley Middle/High School is located about 0.8 miles from Milo Elementary School. Around the school, 2 other public schools are within ten miles.
The federal government classifies Milo Elementary School's location as Rural: Distant.
Enrollment has fallen by 25 students since 2020-21, to 136.
Questions about school safety, transportation, and start times can be posted here. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Piscataquis County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
17,263
Census ACS
Median income
$61,345
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
1,897 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in RSU 41/MSAD 41
- Penquis Valley Middle/High SchoolHigh · 349 students
- Brownville Elementary SchoolElementary · 93 students
Nearby schools
- Penquis Valley Middle/High School0.8 mi · 349
- Brownville Elementary School5.8 mi · 93
- Se Do Mo Cha Middle School12.6 mi · 313
- Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School12.6 mi · 355
- Penobscot Valley High School15.4 mi · 127
- Hichborn Middle School15.4 mi · 98
Frequently asked questions
About Milo Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Milo Elementary School?
Milo Elementary School enrolls approximately 136 students in grades PK-02.
Is Milo Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Milo Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milo Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Milo Elementary School is approximately 10.1:1 (14 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Milo Elementary School?
At Milo Elementary School, the student body is approximately 91% White, 1% Hispanic, 7% Two or more.
Is Milo Elementary School public or private?
Milo Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by RSU 41/MSAD 41.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.