Richard E Miller School

Washington Elementary School District (4260)

2021 W ALICE AVE
PHOENIX, AZ 85021

richardemiller.wesdschools.org/

398 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Richard E. Miller School is a public elementary school located in the Sunnyslope area of Phoenix, Arizona, and is part of the Washington Elementary School District (WESD). Serving students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. The campus is situated on West Alice Avenue and plays an active role in the surrounding neighborhood, acting as a central hub for families seeking a supportive educational foundation for their children.

As a member of the Washington Elementary School District, the school aligns its curriculum with state standards while focusing on building a "community of excellence." The school prioritizes student engagement through a variety of instructional methods and resources provided by the district. Parents and community members can find detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, and academic programs on the official WESD website, which serves as the primary resource for school-wide updates and communication.

398

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richard E Miller School
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	177
Black	97
Asian	3
Two or More	26
American Indian	48
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
177 (44.5 %)
Black
97 (24.4 %)
American Indian
48 (12.1 %)
White
45 (11.3 %)
Two or More
26 (6.5 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Washington Elementary School District (4260)
Phone:	(602)347-3000
Website:	http://richardemiller.wesdschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	398
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 61