William E Miller Elementary

www.bend.k12.or.us/MILLER

501 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

William E. Miller Elementary School, located in the desirable Westside neighborhood of Bend, Oregon, is a prominent public school serving students in grades K-5 within the Bend-La Pine Schools district. The school is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, fostering a supportive community culture, and providing a well-rounded educational experience. Its location near the foothills of the Cascades often allows for a connection to the local environment, and the school maintains a reputation for high parent involvement and dedicated instructional staff.

As part of the larger Bend-La Pine district, Miller Elementary focuses on preparing students for future success through a curriculum that balances core academics with social-emotional learning. The school is frequently recognized for its collaborative atmosphere and its commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student body. With a focus on modern learning standards and a strong sense of school pride, Miller serves as a foundational institution for many families in the Bend community, consistently striving to create an engaging and safe environment for young learners.

501

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William E Miller Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	450
Hispanic	17
Asian	7
Two or More	27

White
450 (89.8%)
Two or More
27 (5.4%)
Hispanic
17 (3.4%)
Asian
7 (1.4%)

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:	N/A
District:	Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1
Phone:	(541)355-2500
Website:	http://www.bend.k12.or.us/MILLER
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	241
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

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 89

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for William E Miller Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	88
Grade 2	78
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	115
Grade 5	89

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for William E Miller Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	238	47.5%
Male	263	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)