Mills Elementary School serves 359 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
359 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
56%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mills Elementary School?
359 students attend Mills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Mills Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mills Elementary School?
Mills Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mills Elementary School offer ?
Mills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mills Elementary School part of?
Mills Elementary School is part of Benicia Unified School District.
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