John and Jacquelyn Miller Elementary

www.millerelem.org/

708 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

John and Jacquelyn Miller Elementary, located in Lancaster, California, is a public school serving students in the Westside Union School District. The school is named in honor of John and Jacquelyn Miller, pillars of the local community whose legacy is reflected in the school’s commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The campus emphasizes academic excellence and character development, striving to prepare its young students for future success through a blend of rigorous curriculum and holistic growth opportunities.

The school prides itself on maintaining a strong connection between the classroom and the local community. Through its website, the school keeps families informed about academic programs, extracurricular activities, and district initiatives designed to enhance the educational experience. By prioritizing a collaborative culture among staff, parents, and students, Miller Elementary aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential within a safe and engaging campus environment.

708

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John and Jacquelyn Miller Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	401
Black	154
Asian	22
Two or More	48
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
401 (56.6 %)
Black
154 (21.8 %)
White
75 (10.6 %)
Two or More
48 (6.8 %)
Asian
22 (3.1 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (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:	N/A
District:	Lancaster Elementary
Phone:	(661)726-1826
Website:	http://www.millerelem.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	708
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	467
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	99

* 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 116

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 111

Grade 6 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for John and Jacquelyn Miller Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	116
Grade 1	94
Grade 2	102
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	102
Grade 5	111
Grade 6	103

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for John and Jacquelyn Miller Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	335	47.3%
Male	373	52.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)