- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Boston, MI
William D Miller Elem School
Federal NCES profile for William D Miller Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261893005570
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William D Miller Elem School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in New Boston · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 38.3%
- free-lunch eligible
William D Miller Elem School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William D Miller Elem School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in New Boston, MI.
School address
District: Huron School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261893005570 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
William D Miller Elem School held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 261893005570 · New Boston, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
489 enr · 16.9:1 · 38.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Huron High School (820 students)
William D Miller Elem School held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
William D Miller Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huron High Sch
Huron High School
820 students
- Carl T Renton
Carl T Renton Jr High School
566 students
- This school
William D Miller Elem School
489 students
- Brown Elementa
Brown Elementary School
434 students
- Alice I Fergus 180
Alice I Ferguson Early Childhood Center
180 students
What this shows William D Miller Elem School reports 489 students on the CCD universe file.
How William D Miller Elem School compares
William D Miller Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▼ 29% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Michigan - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.4%
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
$15,371
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.7%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, William D Miller Elem School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Huron School District reports $15,371 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William D Miller Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huron High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carl T Renton Jr High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brown Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alice I Ferguson Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William D Miller Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~489 students)
Frequently asked questions about William D Miller Elem School
How many students attend William D Miller Elem School?
William D Miller Elem School has 489 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Boston, MI. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 476 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William D Miller Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at William D Miller Elem School is 16.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% higher 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 William D Miller Elem School?
38.3% of students at William D Miller Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William D Miller Elem School?
The largest demographic group at William D Miller Elem School is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in New Boston, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William D Miller Elem School?
William D Miller Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 William D Miller Elem School rank among public schools in New Boston?
By Resource Investment Index, William D Miller Elem School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in New Boston, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in New Boston on the city page.
What other schools are in Huron School District?
Besides William D Miller Elem School, Huron School District also operates Huron High School (820 students), Carl T Renton Jr High School (566 students), and Brown Elementary School (434 students). See the Huron School District district page for the complete list.