Serving 194 students in grades Kindergarten-1, C E Miller Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
C E Miller Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
C E Miller Elementary School's student population of 194 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
194 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1958
Colors
Navy Blue and White
School Calendar
School Motto
Building Futures
School Rankings
The diversity score of C E Miller Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
29%
29%
Black
9%
16%
White
50%
45%
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustang
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are C E Miller Elementary School often compared to?
C E Miller Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J T Manning Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend C E Miller Elementary School?
194 students attend C E Miller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of C E Miller Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of C E Miller Elementary School?
C E Miller Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does C E Miller Elementary School offer ?
C E Miller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is C E Miller Elementary School part of?
C E Miller Elementary School is part of CUSD 201 School District.
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