Miller Elementary - 02

Miller School District 29-4
623 E 4th St
Miller, SD 57362
231 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
Miller Elementary, located at 623 E 4th St in Miller, South Dakota, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Miller School District. As a community-centered school, it is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic journey. The school emphasizes the development of essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills, aiming to prepare young learners for their future educational transitions while fostering a sense of belonging within the small-town community.

The school operates under the Miller School District, which leverages its resources to ensure students have access to a well-rounded curriculum that meets state educational standards. Through their website, the district maintains open lines of communication with parents and community members, providing information on academic programs, school events, and administrative policies. By prioritizing student growth and community involvement, Miller Elementary remains a key pillar in the educational landscape of Hand County.
231
Total Students
21.4
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    213 (92.2%)
  • Hispanic
    13 (5.6%)
  • Black
    2 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.9%)
  • Asian
    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: Miller School District 29-4
Phone: (605)853-2711
Website: http://www.miller.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 231
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 37
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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 47
Grade 1 29
Grade 2 36
Grade 3 26
Grade 4 25
Grade 5 36
Grade 6 32
Gender Ratio