Enrollment
175
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sugarcreek, OH
Miller Avenue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Miller Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390502703895
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miller Avenue Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Sugarcreek · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 19.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Miller Avenue Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miller Avenue Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sugarcreek, OH.
School address
District: Garaway Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390502703895 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Miller Avenue Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Miller Avenue Elementary School
Miller Avenue Elementary School is a lower-poverty, small elementary school in Sugarcreek, Ohio, enrolling 175 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 175 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 77 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #53.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 700 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Sugarcreek's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ragersville Elementary School (145 students): Miller Avenue Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.5:1 vs 11.2:1).
Garaway Local also operates Garaway High School (441 students) and Dundee Elementary School (155 students) alongside Miller Avenue Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Miller Avenue Elementary School compares
Miller Avenue Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 26% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.9% | ▼ 37% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 175 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
175
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 17% in Ohio - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,719
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, Miller Avenue Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Garaway Local, which includes Miller Avenue Elementary School.
$12,719
Per student
-13%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.4%
State 34.0%
Federal 11.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Miller Avenue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garaway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Dundee Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ragersville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baltic Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miller Avenue Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Sugarcreek
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~175 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Miller Avenue Elementary School
How many students attend Miller Avenue Elementary School?
Miller Avenue Elementary School has 175 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sugarcreek, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miller Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Miller Avenue Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 26% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 14% 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 Miller Avenue Elementary School?
19.9% of students at Miller Avenue Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miller Avenue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Miller Avenue Elementary School is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Sugarcreek, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miller Avenue Elementary School?
Miller Avenue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Miller Avenue Elementary School rank among public schools in Sugarcreek?
By Resource Investment Index, Miller Avenue Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sugarcreek, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sugarcreek on the city page.
Is Miller Avenue Elementary School a good school?
Miller Avenue Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Garaway Local?
Besides Miller Avenue Elementary School, Garaway Local also operates Garaway High School (441 students), Dundee Elementary School (155 students), and Ragersville Elementary School (145 students). See the Garaway Local district page for the complete list.
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