Miller R-Ii

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Miller, Missouri - 2 schools

An equity score of 34/100 ranks Miller R-Ii #333 of 433 districts in Missouri (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,434 per pupil, Miller R-Ii ranks #404 of 552 Missouri districts by per-pupil spending (Missouri districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

588
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$11,434
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Miller R-Ii operates 2 public schools serving 588 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Lawrence County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,434 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 552 Missouri districts by per-pupil spending. See how Missouri compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 50.7% local, 32.1% state, and 17.2% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 34/100, ranked #333 of 433 in Missouri against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 290:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 15.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.8% White, 1.4% Asian, 1.3% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Central Elem., enrolling 310 students (53% of the district's total enrollment).

Central Elem. accounts for 52.7% of all Miller R-Ii student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Miller R-Ii a distant remainder — means Miller R-Ii-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Miller R-Ii reports 50.3% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share clears the 50% majority mark. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Miller R-Ii student-counselor ratio is 290:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Miller R-Ii is typically wider than the Miller R-Ii-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Miller R-Ii chronic absenteeism rate is 15.2% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Miller R-Ii is typically wider than the Miller R-Ii-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

17.2%
Federal
32.1%
State
50.7%
Local

Funding Equity

34
Equity Score
333 / 433
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Miller R-Ii.

White 91.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.4%
Multiracial 2.7%
Other 2.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

290:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
15.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Miller R-Ii

School Enrollment
Central Elem.
310
Miller High
270

How Miller R-Ii Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Missouri districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
North Platte Co. R-I Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Mansfield R-Iv Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Van-Far R-I Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Schuyler Co. R-I Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Tipton R-Vi Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Miller R-Ii's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Miller R-Ii?

Miller R-Ii has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 588 students.

How much does Miller R-Ii spend per student?

Miller R-Ii spends $11,434 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #333 in Missouri.

What is the demographic composition of Miller R-Ii?

Miller R-Ii students are 91.8% White, 1.4% Asian, 1.3% African American, 0.9% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Miller R-Ii?

Miller R-Ii has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #333 out of 433 districts in Missouri.