Rita E. Miller Elementary School

1 Mitchell Way
Westford, MA 01886
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rita E. Miller Elementary School serves 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Rita E. Miller Elementary School serves the northwest part of Westford, MA, covering an area of approximately 10.7 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 5.6 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Rita E. Miller Elementary School's student population of 281 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
281 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Motto
Shaping the Future One Child at a Time

School Rankings

The diversity score of Rita E. Miller Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
44%
8%
Hispanic
10%
26%
Black
4%
10%
White
40%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.64
(22-23)
19.2%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Rita E. Miller Elementary School often compared to?
Rita E. Miller Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Center Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Rita E. Miller Elementary School?
281 students attend Rita E. Miller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Rita E. Miller Elementary School students are Asian, 40% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rita E. Miller Elementary School?
Rita E. Miller Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rita E. Miller Elementary School offer ?
Rita E. Miller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rita E. Miller Elementary School part of?
Rita E. Miller Elementary School is part of Westford School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Rita E. Miller Elementary School serves the northwest part of Westford, MA, covering an area of approximately 10.7 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 5.6 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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