Enrollment
489
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William D Miller Elem School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at William D Miller Elem School
William D Miller Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in New Boston, Michigan, enrolling 489 students.
At 16.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 489 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 664 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #205.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 245 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Huron School District also operates Huron High School (820 students) and Carl T Renton Jr High School (566 students) alongside William D Miller Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How William D Miller Elem School compares
William D Miller Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,696
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Huron School District, which includes William D Miller Elem School.
$13,696
Per student
+1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.0%
State 61.8%
Federal 7.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~489 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is William D Miller Elem School a good school?
William D Miller Elem School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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