Ben Milam Elementary

Public PK, KG-2

 1100 E 21st St
       Cameron, TX  76520-2770


(254) 697-3641

District: Cameron Independent School District (Isd)

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,717 Help


Students who attend Ben Milam Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Cameron Middle
High:    Cameron Yoe High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  421

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.9%
White:
28.0%
African American:
13.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.8% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Ben Milam Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.9%), White (28%), African American (13.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ben Milam Elementary is 15.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ben Milam Elementary is $9,717.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ben Milam Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Cameron Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Cameron Independent School District (Isd) 685th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Thursday, January 24, 2019

Open Quote Excellent teachers and are very interested in all of the kids to excel and do well Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ben Milam Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 173 83 0 154 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1996 173 83 0 154 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1997 176 80 0 167 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1998 170 93 0 173 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1999 172 99 0 159 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2000 153 115 0 149 1 n/a n/a 0 418
2001 147 101 0 168 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2002 171 85 0 168 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2003 171 85 0 168 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2004 172 88 0 170 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2005 157 95 0 159 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2006 162 101 0 183 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2007 172 89 0 197 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2008 175 101 2 205 3 n/a n/a 0 486
2009 193 104 3 230 3 n/a n/a 0 533
2010 167 89 5 241 2 n/a n/a 0 504
2011 163 90 5 240 0 0 6 0 504
2012 178 68 4 235 0 0 2 0 487
2013 169 91 5 240 1 0 5 0 511
2014 169 93 3 266 1 0 9 0 541
2015 162 100 3 278 1 0 13 0 557
2016 159 102 3 284 1 0 11 0 560
2017 179 103 2 273 2 0 14 0 573
2018 175 101 3 255 0 0 12 0 546
2019 151 84 1 259 2 0 15 0 512
2020 131 72 1 276 2 0 9 0 491
2021 124 68 2 223 0 0 10 0 427
2022 115 63 1 223 0 0 10 0 412
2023 118 57 1 231 0 0 14 0 421

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ben Milam Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 410 26.4 15.5 62.9
1996 410 26.4 15.5 62.9
1997 423 26.1 16.2 62.9
1998 436 26.9 16.2 65.8
1999 430 27.6 15.6 75.3
2000 418 29.0 14.4 76.6
2001 416 30.3 13.7 75.7
2002 424 31.2 13.6 72.9
2003 424 31.2 13.6 72.9
2004 430 30.7 14.0 75.8
2005 411 31.1 13.2 73.2
2006 446 31.5 14.2 78.5
2007 458 29.5 15.5 79
2008 486 31.5 15.4 76.5
2009 533 32.2 16.5 77.1
2010 504 34.7 14.5 81.7
2011 504 35.2 14.2 81.5
2012 487 33.8 14.4 81.9
2013 511 33.8 15.1 80.2
2014 541 30.4 17.7 80
2015 557 35.0 15.9 76.7
2016 560 32.0 17.5 81.6
2017 573 33.6 17.0 80.5
2018 546 36.0 15.1 76.7
2019 512 35.0 14.5 82.8
2020 491 30.9 15.8 80.7
2021 427 29.9 14.2 77.3
2022 412 29.2 14.1 78.2
2023 421 26.5 15.8 80.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ben Milam Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 410 26.4 15.5 62.9
1996 410 26.4 15.5 62.9
1997 423 26.1 16.2 62.9
1998 436 26.9 16.2 65.8
1999 430 27.6 15.6 75.3
2000 418 29.0 14.4 76.6
2001 416 30.3 13.7 75.7
2002 424 31.2 13.6 72.9
2003 424 31.2 13.6 72.9
2004 430 30.7 14.0 75.8
2005 411 31.1 13.2 73.2
2006 446 31.5 14.2 78.5
2007 458 29.5 15.5 79
2008 486 31.5 15.4 76.5
2009 533 32.2 16.5 77.1
2010 504 34.7 14.5 81.7
2011 504 35.2 14.2 81.5
2012 487 33.8 14.4 81.9
2013 511 33.8 15.1 80.2
2014 541 30.4 17.7 80
2015 557 35.0 15.9 76.7
2016 560 32.0 17.5 81.6
2017 573 33.6 17.0 80.5
2018 546 36.0 15.1 76.7
2019 512 35.0 14.5 82.8
2020 491 30.9 15.8 80.7
2021 427 29.9 14.2 77.3
2022 412 29.2 14.1 78.2
2023 421 26.5 15.8 80.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ben Milam Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,132 (13.7%) $7,133 (86.3%) $8,265
2020 $1,220 (15.2%) $6,802 (84.8%) $8,022
2021 $1,706 (17.6%) $8,011 (82.4%) $9,717

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ben Milam Elementary

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students512421
 17.8%
African American8457
 32.1%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic259231
 10.8%
Pacific Islander00
White151118
 21.9%
Two or More Races1514
 6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.8%80.8%
 2.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ben Milam Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 421 students attended Ben Milam Elementary.

Students who attend Ben Milam Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cameron Middle
High : Cameron Yoe High School

Students at Ben Milam Elementary are 55% Hispanic, 28% White, 14% African American, 3% Two or more races.


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