BEN MILAM EL

www.hcisd.org/milam

389 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ben Milam Elementary is a public school located in Harlingen, Texas, serving as part of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD). Situated on Rangerville Road, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in the local community. As a member of the HCISD system, the campus adheres to the district’s mission of preparing students for success through a balanced academic curriculum, extracurricular engagement, and a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

The school is recognized for its commitment to student growth, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while fostering a positive campus culture. By leveraging the resources provided by the Harlingen school district, Ben Milam Elementary works to integrate technology and innovative teaching strategies into the classroom. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or campus-wide events, the school maintains an active presence through its official website, which serves as a hub for communication and administrative updates.

389

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BEN MILAM EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	372
Two or More	1

Hispanic
372 (95.6%)
White
16 (4.1%)
Two or More
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HARLINGEN CISD
Phone:	(956)427-3150
Website:	http://www.hcisd.org/milam
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	374
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 81

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 60