Ben Milam Elementary School

1100 E 21st St
Cameron, TX 76520
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Ben Milam Elementary School serves 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ben Milam Elementary School's student population of 396 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
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Total Students
396 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Motto
Together, We the Yoemen Stand!

School Rankings

The diversity score of Ben Milam Elementary School is 0.62, 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
15:1
14:1
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Hispanic
52%
54%
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Black
14%
13%
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White
30%
24%
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Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.62
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(22-23)
11.9%
23%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ben Milam Elementary School?
396 students attend Ben Milam Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Ben Milam Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, and 4% 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 15:1, 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 Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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