- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bakersfield, CA
Douglas J. Miller Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Douglas J. Miller Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060639012414
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Douglas J. Miller Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools.
- #67 of 97
- elementary schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.2:1
- large classes for California
- 58.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Douglas J. Miller Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas J. Miller Elementary ranks #67 of 97 elementary schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Panama-Buena Vista Union · California
NCES ID 060639012414 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Douglas J. Miller Elementary held near 1,010 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 060639012414 · Bakersfield, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
994 enr · 29.2:1 · 58.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 (1,151 students)
Douglas J. Miller Elementary held near 1,010 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Douglas J. Miller Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dolores S. Whi
Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8
1,151 students
- This school
Douglas J. Miller Elementary
994 students
- Stonecreek Jun
Stonecreek Junior High
986 students
- Earl Warren Ju
Earl Warren Junior High
965 students
- Berkshire Elem
Berkshire Elementary
932 students
- Bill L. Willia
Bill L. Williams Elementary
926 students
What this shows Douglas J. Miller Elementary reports 994 students on the CCD universe file.
How Douglas J. Miller Elementary compares
Douglas J. Miller Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.2:1 | ▲ 36% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.1% | ▲ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 994 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
994
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
29.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 95% in California - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
38.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,641
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.7%
Asian 33.5%
White 6.1%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Douglas J. Miller Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Panama-Buena Vista Union reports $15,641 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Douglas J. Miller Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stonecreek Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Earl Warren Junior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berkshire Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bill L. Williams Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Douglas J. Miller Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Bakersfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8
Standard public school
1,151 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Veterans Elementary
Standard public school
1,002 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary
Standard public school
960 students 24:1 students per teacher
Berkshire Elementary
Standard public school
932 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Patriot Elementary
Standard public school
931 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Bill L. Williams Elementary
Standard public school
926 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~994 students)
Frequently asked questions about Douglas J. Miller Elementary
How many students attend Douglas J. Miller Elementary?
Douglas J. Miller Elementary has 994 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bakersfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 998 (2022-23) → 1,010 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas J. Miller Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas J. Miller Elementary is 29.2:1, which is 36% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 86% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Douglas J. Miller Elementary?
58.1% of students at Douglas J. Miller Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Douglas J. Miller Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Douglas J. Miller Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Douglas J. Miller Elementary?
Douglas J. Miller Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Douglas J. Miller Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas J. Miller Elementary ranks #67 of 97 elementary schools in Bakersfield, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bakersfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Panama-Buena Vista Union?
Besides Douglas J. Miller Elementary, Panama-Buena Vista Union also operates Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 (1,151 students), Stonecreek Junior High (986 students), and Earl Warren Junior High (965 students). See the Panama-Buena Vista Union district page for the complete list.