MILAM EL

milam.mcallenisd.org

811 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Milam Elementary School is a public school located in McAllen, Texas, serving as part of the McAllen Independent School District. Situated on North Main Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the holistic development of its students. As a neighborhood campus, Milam Elementary plays a key role in the local community by providing foundational education through a curriculum aligned with state standards, often incorporating modern teaching strategies and technology to prepare students for success in higher grade levels.

The school is known for its commitment to student growth, offering various programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By focusing on essential skills like literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking, Milam Elementary aims to cultivate a culture of excellence and curiosity. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school works closely with parents and community members to ensure a safe, inclusive, and encouraging atmosphere where students are empowered to reach their full potential throughout their early educational journey.

811

Total Students

51.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MILAM EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	719
Black	1
Asian	10
Two or More	6

Hispanic
719 (88.7%)
White
75 (9.2%)
Asian
10 (1.2%)
Two or More
6 (0.7%)
Black
1 (0.1%)

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:	MCALLEN ISD
Phone:	(956)971-4333
Website:	http://milam.mcallenisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	811
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	433
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 86

Kindergarten 102

Grade 1 121

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 141

Grade 4 135

Grade 5 114

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MILAM EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	86
Kindergarten	102
Grade 1	121
Grade 2	112
Grade 3	141
Grade 4	135
Grade 5	114

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MILAM EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	370	45.6%
Male	441	54.4%

Elementary School K - 5th