- Enrollment
- 2,178
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dodge City, KS
Miller Elem
Federal NCES profile for Miller Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200558001091
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miller Elem earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Kansas schools.
- #9 of 11
- public schools in Dodge City · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.9:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 76.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Miller Elem has class sizes larger than 99% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miller Elem ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Dodge City, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Miller Elem held near 765 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.8 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 200558001091 · Dodge City, KS Other · MID · TRAD
780 enr · 26.9:1 · 76.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Dodge City High School (2,178 students)
Miller Elem held near 765 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.8 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Miller Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dodge City Hig
Dodge City High School
2,178 students
- Dodge City Mid 808
Dodge City Middle School
808 students
- Comanche Middl 783
Comanche Middle School
783 students
- This school 780
Miller Elem
780 students
- Ross Elementar 502
Ross Elementary School
502 students
- Central Elem 381
Central Elem
381 students
What this shows Miller Elem reports 780 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miller Elem compares
Miller Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.9:1 | ▲ 95% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.0% | ▲ 78% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 780 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
780
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.9:1
students per teacher
- 95% above state mean
Top 99% in Kansas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,558
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.9%
White 6.8%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, Miller Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Dodge City reports $14,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Miller Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dodge City Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Comanche Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ross Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miller Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Dodge City
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~780 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Miller Elem
How many students attend Miller Elem?
Miller Elem has 780 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dodge City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 774 (2022-23) → 765 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miller Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Miller Elem is 26.9:1, which is 95% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Miller Elem?
76.0% of students at Miller Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miller Elem?
The largest demographic group at Miller Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 87.9% of enrollment, in Dodge City, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miller Elem?
Miller Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Miller Elem rank among public schools in Dodge City?
By Resource Investment Index, Miller Elem ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Dodge City, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dodge City on the city page.
What other schools are in Dodge City?
Besides Miller Elem, Dodge City also operates Dodge City High School (2,178 students), Dodge City Middle School (808 students), and Comanche Middle School (783 students). See the Dodge City district page for the complete list.