- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aberdeen, SD
Mike Miller Elementary - 07
Federal NCES profile for Mike Miller Elementary - 07, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 460207001367
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mike Miller Elementary - 07 earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of South Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Aberdeen · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mike Miller Elementary - 07 has class sizes larger than 82% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mike Miller Elementary - 07 ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Aberdeen, SD.
School address
District: Aberdeen School District 06-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460207001367 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Mike Miller Elementary - 07 grew from 244 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 460207001367 · Aberdeen, SD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 16.6:1 · 20.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School - 01 (1,384 students)
Mike Miller Elementary - 07 grew from 244 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Mike Miller Elementary - 07 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School - 01
1,384 students
- Holgate Middle 497
Holgate Middle School - 02
497 students
- Simmons Middle 464
Simmons Middle School - 03
464 students
- Simmons Elemen 386
Simmons Elementary - 10
386 students
- C C Lee Elemen 356
C C Lee Elementary - 05
356 students
- This school 282
Mike Miller Elementary - 07
282 students
What this shows Mike Miller Elementary - 07 reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mike Miller Elementary - 07 compares
Mike Miller Elementary - 07 is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 30% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 82% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,673
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.3%
Asian 3.9%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Mike Miller Elementary - 07 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Aberdeen School District 06-1 reports $10,673 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mike Miller Elementary - 07 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holgate Middle School - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Simmons Middle School - 03 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Simmons Elementary - 10 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| C C Lee Elementary - 05 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mike Miller Elementary - 07's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Aberdeen
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Simmons Elementary - 10
Standard public school
386 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
C C Lee Elementary - 05
Standard public school
356 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
May Overby Elementary - 09
Standard public school
327 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
O M Tiffany Elementary - 11
Standard public school
304 students 12.2:1 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 (~282 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mike Miller Elementary - 07
How many students attend Mike Miller Elementary - 07?
Mike Miller Elementary - 07 has 282 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Aberdeen, SD. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mike Miller Elementary - 07?
The student-teacher ratio at Mike Miller Elementary - 07 is 16.6:1, which is 22% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mike Miller Elementary - 07?
20.1% of students at Mike Miller Elementary - 07 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mike Miller Elementary - 07?
The largest demographic group at Mike Miller Elementary - 07 is White at 68.1% of enrollment, in Aberdeen, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mike Miller Elementary - 07?
Mike Miller Elementary - 07 has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mike Miller Elementary - 07 rank among elementary schools in Aberdeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Mike Miller Elementary - 07 ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Aberdeen, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Aberdeen on the city page.
What other schools are in Aberdeen School District 06-1?
Besides Mike Miller Elementary - 07, Aberdeen School District 06-1 also operates Central High School - 01 (1,384 students), Holgate Middle School - 02 (497 students), and Simmons Middle School - 03 (464 students). See the Aberdeen School District 06-1 district page for the complete list.