- Enrollment
- 2,115
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Merrillville, IN
Edgar L Miller Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Edgar L Miller Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180969001580
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgar L Miller Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Merrillville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 71.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgar L Miller Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgar L Miller Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Merrillville, IN.
School address
District: Merrillville Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180969001580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Edgar L Miller Elementary School held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 180969001580 · Merrillville, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
330 enr · 13.8:1 · 71.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Merrillville High School (2,115 students)
Edgar L Miller Elementary School held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Edgar L Miller Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Merrillville H
Merrillville High School
2,115 students
- Pierce Middle
Pierce Middle School
878 students
- Merrillville I 788
Merrillville Intermediate School
788 students
- Jonas E Salk E 565
Jonas E Salk Elementary School
565 students
- Homer Iddings 535
Homer Iddings Elementary School
535 students
- This school 330
Edgar L Miller Elementary School
330 students
What this shows Edgar L Miller Elementary School reports 330 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edgar L Miller Elementary School compares
Edgar L Miller Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 44% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Indiana - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$10,733
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 73.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
White 6.7%
Two or More 5.8%
Largest group: African American at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Edgar L Miller Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Merrillville Community School Corp reports $10,733 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edgar L Miller Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrillville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pierce Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Merrillville Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jonas E Salk Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Homer Iddings Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgar L Miller Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Merrillville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Jonas E Salk Elementary School
Standard public school
565 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Homer Iddings Elementary School
Standard public school
535 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Henry P Fieler Elementary School
Standard public school
466 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
John Wood Elementary School
Standard public school
227 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~330 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Edgar L Miller Elementary School
How many students attend Edgar L Miller Elementary School?
Edgar L Miller Elementary School has 330 students enrolled. It is a public school in Merrillville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgar L Miller Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgar L Miller Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edgar L Miller Elementary School?
71.2% of students at Edgar L Miller Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgar L Miller Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Edgar L Miller Elementary School is African American at 73.9% of enrollment, in Merrillville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgar L Miller Elementary School?
Edgar L Miller Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Edgar L Miller Elementary School rank among schools in Merrillville?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgar L Miller Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Merrillville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Merrillville on the city page.
What other schools are in Merrillville Community School Corp?
Besides Edgar L Miller Elementary School, Merrillville Community School Corp also operates Merrillville High School (2,115 students), Pierce Middle School (878 students), and Merrillville Intermediate School (788 students). See the Merrillville Community School Corp district page for the complete list.