Rita E. Miller Elementary School

www.westfordk12.us/ms

281 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Rita E. Miller Elementary School is a public primary school serving students in grades K–2 in Westford, Massachusetts. As part of the Westford Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where young children can develop a strong academic and social foundation. The school emphasizes a child-centered approach, focusing on early literacy, numeracy, and character development to prepare students for their future transitions into upper elementary grades.

The school community prides itself on a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the wider Westford community to support the "whole child." Through a curriculum aligned with state standards and a variety of enrichment programs, Miller Elementary strives to foster curiosity, kindness, and a lifelong love of learning. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere at the earliest stages of a student's academic journey, the school aims to ensure that every child feels valued, safe, and encouraged to reach their personal potential.

281

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rita E. Miller Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	111
Hispanic	28
Black	11
Asian	123
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

Asian
123 (43.8%)
White
111 (39.5%)
Hispanic
28 (10.0%)
Black
11 (3.9%)
Two or More
7 (2.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	No
District:	Westford
Phone:	(978)392-4476
Website:	http://www.westfordk12.us/ms
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 37

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 92