Enrollment
286
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aurora, OH
Miller Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Miller Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390491705823
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miller Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 4.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Miller Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miller Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Aurora, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Miller Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Miller Elementary School
Miller Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Aurora, Ohio, enrolling 286 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.8:1 is larger than about 90% of Ohio schools and 31% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.6% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 286 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.
Among 128 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #107, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Asian (15%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 286 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Aurora City also operates Aurora High School (984 students) and Harmon Middle School (689 students) alongside Miller 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 Elementary School compares
Miller 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 31% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.6% | ▼ 85% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
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
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 90% in Ohio - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,186
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 286 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
White 74.1%
Asian 15.0%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Miller Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aurora City, which includes Miller Elementary School.
$14,186
Per student
-3%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.1%
State 18.8%
Federal 5.1%
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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harmon Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leighton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Craddock Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
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
- 984
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other 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 (~286 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Miller Elementary School
How many students attend Miller Elementary School?
Miller Elementary School has 286 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aurora, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miller Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Miller Elementary School is 23.8:1, which is 31% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Miller Elementary School?
4.6% of students at Miller Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miller Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Miller Elementary School is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Aurora, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miller Elementary School?
Miller 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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Miller Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Aurora, 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 Aurora on the city page.
Is Miller Elementary School a good school?
Miller Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Aurora City?
Besides Miller Elementary School, Aurora City also operates Aurora High School (984 students), Harmon Middle School (689 students), and Leighton Elementary School (657 students). See the Aurora City district page for the complete list.
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