Enrollment
780
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.9:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+95% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.0%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Miller Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Miller Elem
Miller Elem is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Dodge City, Kansas, enrolling 780 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.9:1 is larger than about 99% of Kansas schools and 95% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 76.0% of students qualify for free meals, 78% above the Kansas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 93% of state schools at 780 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Against 57 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #35.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 390 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Dodge City's public schools, it stands alongside Sunnyside Elem (365 students): Miller Elem is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.9:1 vs 26.1:1).
Dodge City also operates Dodge City High School (2,178 students) and Dodge City Middle School (808 students) alongside Miller Elem.
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 Elem compares
Miller Elem on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,648
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dodge City, which includes Miller Elem.
$12,648
Per student
-18%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.0%
State 76.6%
Federal 12.5%
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 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
- 2,178
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~780 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Miller Elem a good school?
Miller Elem earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Kansas 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 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.
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