George B. Miller Elementary

502 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

George B. Miller Elementary, located in La Palma, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. As part of the Centralia Elementary School District, the school is known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive community. It places a significant emphasis on creating a positive school climate where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through a well-rounded curriculum that balances core academics with social-emotional learning.

Beyond its classroom instruction, George B. Miller Elementary is recognized for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize parent-teacher collaboration and student engagement. The campus environment is designed to be welcoming and safe, often featuring enrichment programs and extracurricular activities that cater to diverse student interests. With its focus on rigorous standards and holistic student development, the school consistently strives to prepare its learners for success in middle school and beyond, maintaining a solid reputation within the local La Palma community.

502

Total Students

21.1

Full-Time Teachers

23.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George B. Miller Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	206
Black	12
Asian	170
Two or More	41
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
206 (41.0%)
Asian
170 (33.9%)
White
72 (14.3%)
Two or More
41 (8.2%)
Black
12 (2.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Centralia Elementary
Phone:	(714)228-3270
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	190
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	83

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 77

Grade 6 71