- Enrollment
- 1,220
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lynchburg, VA
T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation
Federal NCES profile for T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510234000603
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- #2 of 14
- schools in Lynchburg · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 98.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 168
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation ranks #2 of 14 schools in Lynchburg, VA.
School address
District: Lynchburg City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510234000603 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation shrank from 208 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 510234000603 · Lynchburg, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
168 enr · 98.6% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: E.C. Glass High (1,220 students)
T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation shrank from 208 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- E.C. Glass Hig
E.C. Glass High
1,220 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High
1,113 students
- Sandusky Middl
Sandusky Middle
583 students
- Paul Laurence
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation
531 students
- Linkhorne Midd
Linkhorne Middle
519 students
- This school 168
T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation
168 students
What this shows T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation reports 168 students on the CCD universe file.
How T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation compares
T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.6% | ▲ 71% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
168
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$17,083
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 168 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.0%
White 27.4%
Two or More 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Asian 4.2%
Largest group: African American at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lynchburg City Public Schools reports $17,083 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| E.C. Glass High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Heritage High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Sandusky Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Linkhorne Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Lynchburg
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Tomahawk Elementary
Standard public school
667 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Leesville Road Elementary
Standard public school
646 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Heritage Elementary
Standard public school
448 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Sheffield Elementary
Standard public school
443 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Robert S. Payne Elementary
Standard public school
435 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Bedford Hills Elementary
Standard public school
402 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
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.
Frequently asked questions about T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation
How many students attend T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation?
T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation has 168 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lynchburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 208 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), down 14.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation?
98.6% of students at T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation?
The largest demographic group at T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation is African American at 53.0% of enrollment, in Lynchburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation?
T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation rank among schools in Lynchburg?
By Resource Investment Index, T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation ranks #2 of 14 schools in Lynchburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lynchburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Lynchburg City Public Schools?
Besides T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation, Lynchburg City Public Schools also operates E.C. Glass High (1,220 students), Heritage High (1,113 students), and Sandusky Middle (583 students). See the Lynchburg City Public Schools district page for the complete list.