BEN MILAM EL

www.dallasisd.org/milam

293 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ben Milam Elementary School, located in the Oak Lawn neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, is part of the Dallas Independent School District (DISD). Situated at 4200 McKinney Avenue, the school serves a diverse urban student population and functions as a neighborhood anchor within one of the city’s most rapidly developing areas. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education that prepares students for middle school through a structured curriculum focused on core academic subjects and social-emotional development.

As a public elementary institution, Ben Milam emphasizes inclusivity and community engagement, working to meet the needs of a wide range of learners. The campus offers various programs designed to support student growth, including bilingual education services and extracurricular opportunities that encourage student participation. Families looking for more detailed information regarding enrollment, specific academic offerings, or campus events can visit their official district website at [dallasisd.org/milam](http://www.dallasisd.org/milam).

293

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BEN MILAM EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	177
Black	83
Asian	5
Two or More	9

Hispanic
177 (60.4 %)
Black
83 (28.3 %)
White
19 (6.5 %)
Two or More
9 (3.1 %)
Asian
5 (1.7 %)

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:	DALLAS ISD
Phone:	(972)749-5600
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/milam
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	293
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	251
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 23

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BEN MILAM EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	23
Kindergarten	47
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	44
Grade 3	45
Grade 4	34
Grade 5	49

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BEN MILAM EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	144	49.1%
Male	149	50.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)