Serving 323 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Thomas Miller Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 323 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Miller Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Thomas Miller Elementary School's student population of 323 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
323 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Mascot
Mustangs
School Rankings
Thomas Miller Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Miller Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1219 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
35%
13%
White
41%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustangs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Miller Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas Miller Elementary School is ranked #1219 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Thomas Miller Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas Miller Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Thomas Miller Elementary School?
323 students attend Thomas Miller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Thomas Miller Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas Miller Elementary School?
Thomas Miller Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thomas Miller Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Miller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Miller Elementary School part of?
Thomas Miller Elementary School is part of Lafayette School Corporation School District.
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