- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · La Palma, CA
George B. Miller Elementary
Federal NCES profile for George B. Miller Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060807000779
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George B. Miller Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in La Palma · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- students per teacher
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
George B. Miller Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George B. Miller Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in La Palma, CA.
School address
District: Centralia Elementary · California
NCES ID 060807000779 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
George B. Miller Elementary shrank from 528 students in 2022-23 to 499 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 060807000779 · La Palma, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 20.9:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Buena Terra Elementary (627 students)
George B. Miller Elementary shrank from 528 students in 2022-23 to 499 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
George B. Miller Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Buena Terra El
Buena Terra Elementary
627 students
- Los Coyotes El
Los Coyotes Elementary
568 students
- This school
George B. Miller Elementary
502 students
- Centralia Elem
Centralia Elementary
496 students
- Glen H. Dysing
Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary
468 students
- San Marino Ele
San Marino Elementary
465 students
What this shows George B. Miller Elementary reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How George B. Miller Elementary compares
George B. Miller Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,375
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.0%
Asian 33.9%
White 14.3%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, George B. Miller Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Centralia Elementary reports $15,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George B. Miller Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Terra Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Los Coyotes Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centralia Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Marino Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George B. Miller Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in La Palma
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~502 students)
Frequently asked questions about George B. Miller Elementary
How many students attend George B. Miller Elementary?
George B. Miller Elementary has 502 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in La Palma, CA. CCD year-over-year: 528 (2022-23) → 499 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George B. Miller Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at George B. Miller Elementary is 20.9:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 33% higher 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 George B. Miller Elementary?
39.8% of students at George B. Miller Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George B. Miller Elementary?
The largest demographic group at George B. Miller Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 41.0% of enrollment, in La Palma, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George B. Miller Elementary?
George B. Miller Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 George B. Miller Elementary rank among elementary schools in La Palma?
By Resource Investment Index, George B. Miller Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in La Palma, 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 La Palma on the city page.
What other schools are in Centralia Elementary?
Besides George B. Miller Elementary, Centralia Elementary also operates Buena Terra Elementary (627 students), Los Coyotes Elementary (568 students), and Centralia Elementary (496 students). See the Centralia Elementary district page for the complete list.