Thomas Miller Elementary School
Tel:
(765)476-2930
- Thomas Miller Elementary School serves 340 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 31%.
Top Placements
Thomas Miller Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Thomas Miller Elementary School's student population of 340 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 340 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Thomas Miller Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Thomas Miller Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall School Rank | #1121 out of 1,767 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 54% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 12% |
| Black | 34% | 12% |
| White | 36% | 69% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.29 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lafayette Corporation School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Thomas Miller Elementary School is Oakland High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is New Community School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is New Community School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lafayette New Community School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 149 students
0.8 miles
1904 Elmwood Ave
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765)420-9617 0.8 K-8 149 - Lafayette Oakland Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 237 students
1.1 miles
611 South 21st Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765)771-6130 1.1 K-4 237 - Lafayette Oakland High School Grades: 9-12 | 55 students
1.1 miles
1100 Elizabeth Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765)807-8550 1.1 9-12 55 - Lafayette Excel Center - Lafayette Charter School
Grades: 11-12 | 319 students
1.2 miles
615 N 18th St 2nd Floor
Lafayette, IN 47904
(317)524-3641 1.2 11-12 319 - Lafayette Jefferson High School Grades: 9-12 | 2031 students
1.2 miles
1801 S 18th St
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765)772-4700 1.2 9-12 2031
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