- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lafayette, IN
Thomas Miller Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Miller Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180540000976
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Miller Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #11 of 15
- elementary schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 81.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Miller Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Miller Elementary School ranks #11 of 15 elementary schools in Lafayette, IN.
School address
District: Lafayette School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180540000976 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Thomas Miller Elementary School shrank from 343 students in 2022-23 to 323 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 180540000976 · Lafayette, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 12.2:1 · 81.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson High School (2,042 students)
Thomas Miller Elementary School shrank from 343 students in 2022-23 to 323 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Thomas Miller Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High School
2,042 students
- Lafayette Sunn
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate
1,031 students
- Lafayette Tecu
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School
999 students
- Glen Acres Ele 550
Glen Acres Elementary School
550 students
- Amelia Earhart 455
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
455 students
- This school 318
Thomas Miller Elementary School
318 students
What this shows Thomas Miller Elementary School reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Miller Elementary School compares
Thomas Miller Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.3% | ▲ 64% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
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.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 14% in Indiana - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.7%
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
$15,504
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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
1
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.4%
African American 31.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 11.6%
Largest group: White at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Thomas Miller Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lafayette School Corporation reports $15,504 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas Miller Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glen Acres Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amelia Earhart Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Miller Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Lafayette
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate
Standard public school
1,031 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Wea Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
609 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Woodland Elementary School
Standard public school
601 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Mayflower Mill Elementary School
Standard public school
585 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Hershey Elementary School
Standard public school
538 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Wyandotte Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 17.4:1 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 (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Miller Elementary School
How many students attend Thomas Miller Elementary School?
Thomas Miller Elementary School has 318 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lafayette, IN. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Miller Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Miller Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 23% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas Miller Elementary School?
81.3% of students at Thomas Miller Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Miller Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Miller Elementary School is White at 43.4% of enrollment, in Lafayette, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Miller Elementary School?
Thomas Miller Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Thomas Miller Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Miller Elementary School ranks #11 of 15 elementary schools in Lafayette, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lafayette on the city page.
What other schools are in Lafayette School Corporation?
Besides Thomas Miller Elementary School, Lafayette School Corporation also operates Jefferson High School (2,042 students), Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate (1,031 students), and Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School (999 students). See the Lafayette School Corporation district page for the complete list.