- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Holliston, MA
Miller School
Federal NCES profile for Miller School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250624001302
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miller School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Holliston · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 649
- students enrolled
Miller School has class sizes larger than 90% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miller School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Holliston, MA.
School address
District: Holliston · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250624001302 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Miller School held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.3 → 50.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 250624001302 · Holliston, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
649 enr · 15.5:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Holliston High (809 students)
Miller School held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.3 → 50.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Miller School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holliston High
Holliston High
809 students
- This school
Miller School
649 students
- Robert H. Adam
Robert H. Adams Middle School
626 students
- Placentino Ele
Placentino Elementary
605 students
What this shows Miller School reports 649 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miller School compares
Miller School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 649 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
649
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,491
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.1%
Asian 9.7%
Two or More 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Miller School is about as mixed as the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Holliston reports $17,491 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Miller School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holliston High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert H. Adams Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Placentino Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miller School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~649 students)
Frequently asked questions about Miller School
How many students attend Miller School?
Miller School has 649 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Holliston, MA. CCD year-over-year: 604 (2022-23) → 580 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miller School?
The student-teacher ratio at Miller School is 15.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miller School?
The largest demographic group at Miller School is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Holliston, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miller School?
Miller School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 School rank among public schools in Holliston?
By Resource Investment Index, Miller School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Holliston, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Holliston?
Besides Miller School, Holliston also operates Holliston High (809 students), Robert H. Adams Middle School (626 students), and Placentino Elementary (605 students). See the Holliston district page for the complete list.