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Ben Milam Elementary School

1100 E 21st St
Cameron, TX 76520
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Ben Milam Elementary School serves 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 421 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Ben Milam Elementary School's student population of 421 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
421 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of Ben Milam Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
55%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ben Milam Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
14%
13%
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White
28%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ben Milam Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Ben Milam Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ben Milam Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ben Milam Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ben Milam Elementary School?
421 students attend Ben Milam Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Ben Milam Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ben Milam Elementary School?
Ben Milam Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ben Milam Elementary School offer ?
Ben Milam Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Ben Milam Elementary School part of?
Ben Milam Elementary School is part of Cameron Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 421 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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