Enrollment
845
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wilton, CT
Miller-Driscoll School
Federal NCES profile for Miller-Driscoll School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090513001075
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miller-Driscoll School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Wilton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 4.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Miller-Driscoll School has class sizes larger than 86% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miller-Driscoll School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Wilton, CT.
School address
District: Wilton School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090513001075 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.3%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Miller-Driscoll School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Miller-Driscoll School
Miller-Driscoll School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Wilton, Connecticut, enrolling 845 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.1:1 is larger than about 86% of Connecticut schools and 17% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.3% free-meal eligibility runs 88% below the Connecticut average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 90% of state schools at 845 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 79 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #76, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Asian (10%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 845 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Wilton School District also operates Wilton High School (1,202 students) and Middlebrook School (852 students) alongside Miller-Driscoll 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-Driscoll School compares
Miller-Driscoll School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 17% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.3% | ▼ 88% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 845 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
845
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 86% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$26,789
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 845 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 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.
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 75.6%
Asian 9.7%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, Miller-Driscoll School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wilton School District, which includes Miller-Driscoll School.
$26,789
Per student
+12%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+61%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 82.9%
State 15.4%
Federal 1.7%
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-Driscoll School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Middlebrook School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cider Mill School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miller-Driscoll School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,202
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~845 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Miller-Driscoll School
How many students attend Miller-Driscoll School?
Miller-Driscoll School has 845 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wilton, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miller-Driscoll School?
The student-teacher ratio at Miller-Driscoll School is 14.1:1, which is 17% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Miller-Driscoll School?
4.3% of students at Miller-Driscoll School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miller-Driscoll School?
The largest demographic group at Miller-Driscoll School is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Wilton, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miller-Driscoll School?
Miller-Driscoll School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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-Driscoll School rank among public schools in Wilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Miller-Driscoll School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Wilton, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wilton on the city page.
Is Miller-Driscoll School a good school?
Miller-Driscoll School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Connecticut 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 Wilton School District?
Besides Miller-Driscoll School, Wilton School District also operates Wilton High School (1,202 students), Middlebrook School (852 students), and Cider Mill School (831 students). See the Wilton School District district page for the complete list.
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