Enrollment
387
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Middletown, OH
Miller Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Miller Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390444001334
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miller Ridge Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 387
- students enrolled
Miller Ridge Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miller Ridge Elementary School ranks #1 of 9 schools in Middletown, OH.
School address
District: Middletown City · Ohio
NCES ID 390444001334 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Miller Ridge Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Miller Ridge Elementary School
Miller Ridge Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Middletown, Ohio, enrolling 387 students.
At 18.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 387 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Two or More (13%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 387 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Middletown's public schools, it stands alongside Middletown Middle School (972 students): Miller Ridge Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.4:1 vs 19.4:1).
Middletown City also operates Middletown High School (1,587 students) and Middletown Middle School (972 students) alongside Miller Ridge 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 Ridge Elementary School compares
Miller Ridge 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Ohio - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,298
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 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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 62.5%
Two or More 12.9%
African American 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Miller Ridge Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middletown City, which includes Miller Ridge Elementary School.
$13,298
Per student
-9%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.4%
State 39.8%
Federal 19.8%
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 Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middletown Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mayfield Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosa Parks Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wildwood Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miller Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 972
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Middletown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Middletown Middle School
Standard public school
972 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary School
Standard public school
711 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Mayfield Elementary School
Standard public school
503 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Standard public school
489 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Wildwood Elementary School
Standard public school
444 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Amanda Elementary School
Standard public school
397 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~387 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Miller Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Miller Ridge Elementary School?
Miller Ridge Elementary School has 387 students enrolled. It is a public school in Middletown, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miller Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Miller Ridge Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miller Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Miller Ridge Elementary School is White at 62.5% of enrollment, in Middletown, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miller Ridge Elementary School?
Miller Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Ridge Elementary School rank among schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Miller Ridge Elementary School ranks #1 of 9 schools in Middletown, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Middletown on the city page.
Is Miller Ridge Elementary School a good school?
Miller Ridge Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Middletown City?
Besides Miller Ridge Elementary School, Middletown City also operates Middletown High School (1,587 students), Middletown Middle School (972 students), and Mayfield Elementary School (503 students). See the Middletown City district page for the complete list.
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