Enrollment
377
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Averill Park, NY
Miller Hill School
Federal NCES profile for Miller Hill School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360001600114
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miller Hill School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Averill Park · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Miller Hill School has class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miller Hill School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Averill Park, NY.
School address
District: Averill Park Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360001600114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Miller Hill School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Miller Hill School
Miller Hill School is a mid-sized elementary school in Averill Park, New York, enrolling 377 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.4:1 is larger than about 93% of New York schools and 39% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.6% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the New York average.
With 377 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 658 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #412.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
16.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Averill Park Central School District also operates Averill Park High School (870 students) and Algonquin Middle School (608 students) alongside Miller Hill 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 Hill School compares
Miller Hill School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 39% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 60% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the New York average of 56.2%
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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 93% in New York - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,142
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, Miller Hill School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Averill Park Central School District, which includes Miller Hill School.
$22,142
Per student
-16%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 41.5%
Federal 10.6%
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 Hill School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Averill Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Algonquin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Sand Lake Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Poestenkill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miller Hill School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~377 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Miller Hill School
How many students attend Miller Hill School?
Miller Hill School has 377 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Averill Park, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miller Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Miller Hill School is 16.4:1, which is 39% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Miller Hill School?
22.6% of students at Miller Hill School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miller Hill School?
The largest demographic group at Miller Hill School is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Averill Park, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miller Hill School?
Miller Hill School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Miller Hill School rank among public schools in Averill Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Miller Hill School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Averill Park, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Averill Park on the city page.
Is Miller Hill School a good school?
Miller Hill School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York 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 Averill Park Central School District?
Besides Miller Hill School, Averill Park Central School District also operates Averill Park High School (870 students), Algonquin Middle School (608 students), and West Sand Lake Elementary School (354 students). See the Averill Park Central School District district page for the complete list.
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