- Enrollment
- 2,938
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Miller Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Miller Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040880001112
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miller Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #117 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 71.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Miller Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miller Elementary School ranks #117 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Tucson Unified District (4403) · Arizona
NCES ID 040880001112 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Miller Elementary School shrank from 480 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 040880001112 · Tucson, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
489 enr · 16.9:1 · 71.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students)
Miller Elementary School shrank from 480 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Miller Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tucson Magnet
Tucson Magnet High School
2,938 students
- Pueblo High Sc
Pueblo High School
1,821 students
- Cholla High Sc
Cholla High School
1,575 students
- Sahuaro High S
Sahuaro High School
1,250 students
- Catalina Onlin
Catalina Online Learning Experience
1,184 students
- This school 489
Miller Elementary School
489 students
What this shows Miller Elementary School reports 489 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miller Elementary School compares
Miller Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.9% | ▲ 49% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Arizona - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
77.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,783
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
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 489 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.7%
White 5.7%
African American 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Miller Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tucson Unified District (4403) reports $13,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Miller Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pueblo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cholla High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sahuaro High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Catalina Online Learning Experience | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Miller Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,575
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Tucson
2 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 (~489 students)
Frequently asked questions about Miller Elementary School
How many students attend Miller Elementary School?
Miller Elementary School has 489 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miller Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Miller Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 1% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 8% higher 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 Elementary School?
71.9% of students at Miller Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miller Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Miller Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.3% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miller Elementary School?
Miller Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Elementary School rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Miller Elementary School ranks #117 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tucson on the city page.
What other schools are in Tucson Unified District (4403)?
Besides Miller Elementary School, Tucson Unified District (4403) also operates Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students), Pueblo High School (1,821 students), and Cholla High School (1,575 students). See the Tucson Unified District (4403) district page for the complete list.