Milam Elementary School

www.tupeloschools.com

456 Students

Middle School 6th - 6th

School Overview

Milam Elementary School, located at 720 West Jefferson in Tupelo, Mississippi, serves as a vital component of the Tupelo Public School District. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth in a diverse community of young learners. Its curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while providing students with a foundational skillset in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, all within an environment that emphasizes the importance of community and civic engagement.

The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Through its affiliation with the Tupelo Public School District, Milam Elementary benefits from district-wide resources, including a focus on innovative teaching methods, extracurricular enrichment, and strong parent-teacher partnerships. By prioritizing both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students, Milam Elementary strives to prepare its children for success in middle school and beyond.

456

Total Students

36.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Milam Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	127
Hispanic	47
Black	248
Asian	15
Two or More	19

Black
248 (54.4%)
White
127 (27.9%)
Hispanic
47 (10.3%)
Two or More
19 (4.2%)
Asian
15 (3.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Tupelo Public School District
Phone:	(662)841-8920
Website:	http://www.tupeloschools.com
Grade Range:	6th - 6th
Total Students:	456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	269
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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

Grade 6 447

Ungraded 9