- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tomah, WI
Miller Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Miller Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551491001935
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miller Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Tomah · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 43.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Miller Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miller Elementary ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Tomah, WI.
School address
District: Tomah Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551491001935 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Miller Elementary held near 239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 551491001935 · Tomah, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
245 enr · 10.7:1 · 43.6% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Tomah High (882 students)
Miller Elementary held near 239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Miller Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tomah High
Tomah High
882 students
- Tomah Middle
Tomah Middle
663 students
- La Grange Elem
La Grange Elementary
400 students
- Lemonweir Elem 249
Lemonweir Elementary
249 students
- This school 245
Miller Elementary
245 students
- Warrens Elemen 133
Warrens Elementary
133 students
What this shows Miller Elementary reports 245 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miller Elementary compares
Miller Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.6% | ▲ 13% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 17% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
4.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,189
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.2%
Two or More 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, Miller Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Tomah Area School District reports $13,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Miller Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomah High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tomah Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Grange Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lemonweir Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warrens Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miller Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~245 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Miller Elementary
How many students attend Miller Elementary?
Miller Elementary has 245 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tomah, WI. CCD year-over-year: 250 (2022-23) → 239 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miller Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Miller Elementary is 10.7:1, which is 26% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 32% lower 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?
43.6% of students at Miller Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miller Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Miller Elementary is White at 81.2% of enrollment, in Tomah, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miller Elementary?
Miller Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 rank among public schools in Tomah?
By Resource Investment Index, Miller Elementary ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Tomah, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tomah on the city page.
What other schools are in Tomah Area School District?
Besides Miller Elementary, Tomah Area School District also operates Tomah High (882 students), Tomah Middle (663 students), and La Grange Elementary (400 students). See the Tomah Area School District district page for the complete list.