- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Akron, OH
Miller-South Visual Performing Arts
Federal NCES profile for Miller-South Visual Performing Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390434804409
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miller-South Visual Performing Arts earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 38
- elementary schools in Akron · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 403
- students enrolled
Miller-South Visual Performing Arts has class sizes smaller than 87% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miller-South Visual Performing Arts ranks #3 of 38 elementary schools in Akron, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Miller-South Visual Performing Arts grew from 344 students in 2022-23 to 398 in 2023-24 (+15.7%).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 390434804409 · Akron, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 12.6:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Firestone Community Learning Center (1,033 students)
Miller-South Visual Performing Arts grew from 344 students in 2022-23 to 398 in 2023-24 (+15.7%). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Miller-South Visual Performing Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Firestone Comm
Firestone Community Learning Center
1,033 students
- Buchtel Commun
Buchtel Community Learning Center
994 students
- East Community
East Community Learning Center
923 students
- Garfield Commu
Garfield Community Learning Center
912 students
- North High Sch
North High School
900 students
- This school 403
Miller-South Visual Performing Arts
403 students
What this shows Miller-South Visual Performing Arts reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miller-South Visual Performing Arts compares
Miller-South Visual Performing Arts is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 31% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 13% in Ohio - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,491
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.1%
African American 28.5%
Two or More 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Miller-South Visual Performing Arts is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Akron City reports $20,491 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Miller-South Visual Performing Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firestone Community Learning Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buchtel Community Learning Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Community Learning Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garfield Community Learning Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miller-South Visual Performing Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Akron
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bath Elementary School
Standard public school
662 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Findley Community Learning Center
Standard public school
555 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Nolley Elementary School
Standard public school
527 students
I Promise School
Standard public school
478 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
Spring Hill Elementary
Standard public school
478 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Harris/Jackson Community Learning Center
Standard public school
473 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~403 students)
Frequently asked questions about Miller-South Visual Performing Arts
How many students attend Miller-South Visual Performing Arts?
Miller-South Visual Performing Arts has 403 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Akron, OH. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miller-South Visual Performing Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Miller-South Visual Performing Arts is 12.6:1, which is 31% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miller-South Visual Performing Arts?
The largest demographic group at Miller-South Visual Performing Arts is White at 55.1% of enrollment, in Akron, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miller-South Visual Performing Arts?
Miller-South Visual Performing Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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-South Visual Performing Arts rank among elementary schools in Akron?
By Resource Investment Index, Miller-South Visual Performing Arts ranks #3 of 38 elementary schools in Akron, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Akron on the city page.
What other schools are in Akron City?
Besides Miller-South Visual Performing Arts, Akron City also operates Firestone Community Learning Center (1,033 students), Buchtel Community Learning Center (994 students), and East Community Learning Center (923 students). See the Akron City district page for the complete list.