- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plano, IL
P H Miller Elem School
Federal NCES profile for P H Miller Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173177003341
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
P H Miller Elem School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Plano · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 438
- students enrolled
P H Miller Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, P H Miller Elem School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Plano, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
P H Miller Elem School held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 173177003341 · Plano, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 13.7:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Plano High School (757 students)
P H Miller Elem School held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
P H Miller Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plano High Sch
Plano High School
757 students
- Emily G Johns
Emily G Johns School
494 students
- This school
P H Miller Elem School
438 students
- Plano Middle S
Plano Middle School
358 students
- Centennial Ele
Centennial Elem School
351 students
What this shows P H Miller Elem School reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How P H Miller Elem School compares
P H Miller Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Illinois - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$15,971
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.6%
White 36.1%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 4.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, P H Miller Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Plano Cusd 88 reports $15,971 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How P H Miller Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plano High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emily G Johns School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plano Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to P H Miller Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide other 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 (~438 students)
Frequently asked questions about P H Miller Elem School
How many students attend P H Miller Elem School?
P H Miller Elem School has 438 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plano, IL. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at P H Miller Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at P H Miller Elem School is 13.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% 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 P H Miller Elem School?
The largest demographic group at P H Miller Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.6% of enrollment, in Plano, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for P H Miller Elem School?
P H Miller Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does P H Miller Elem School rank among public schools in Plano?
By Resource Investment Index, P H Miller Elem School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Plano, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Plano on the city page.
What other schools are in Plano Cusd 88?
Besides P H Miller Elem School, Plano Cusd 88 also operates Plano High School (757 students), Emily G Johns School (494 students), and Plano Middle School (358 students). See the Plano Cusd 88 district page for the complete list.