Robert Place Miller Elementary School

Summary:

Robert Place Miller Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 479 students in grades K-5 in Bismarck, North Dakota, which is part of the Bismarck 1 School District. While the school has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, it has faced challenges in recent years, including increasing chronic absenteeism, a sharp rise in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and consistently lower test scores in mathematics and reading compared to the district and state averages.

One key differentiator for Robert Place Miller Elementary is its racial diversity, with a student population that is 62.63% White, 8.98% African American, 6.89% Hispanic, 1.04% Asian, 9.39% Native American, 0.84% Pacific Islander, and 10.23% two or more races. This diversity is higher than the surrounding schools, such as Sunrise Elementary and Centennial Elementary, which tend to have a higher percentage of White students. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 5% in 2019-2020 to 19% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the surrounding schools.

Additionally, Robert Place Miller Elementary has experienced a sharp increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 19.69% in 2020-2021 to 35.91% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the surrounding schools. This, coupled with the school's consistently lower test scores in mathematics and reading compared to the Bismarck 1 School District and the state of North Dakota, suggests that the school may be serving a more economically disadvantaged population and facing unique challenges that require targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-5

1989 N 20th St
Bismarck, ND 58501

(701) 323-4170

District: Bismarck 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
38^th of 50 North Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,057

Students who attend Robert Place Miller Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Simle Middle School
High:	Legacy High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 479

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.6%

Two or more races:

10.2%

American Indian:

9.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Robert Place Miller Elementary School ranks worse than 76% of elementary schools in North Dakota. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Bismarck 1 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.57. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.6%), two or more races (10.2%), American Indian (9.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Robert Place Miller Elementary School is 14.1. 8 elementary schools in the Bismarck 1 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Robert Place Miller Elementary School employs 33.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Robert Place Miller Elementary School is $14,057, which is the 8^th highest among 6 elementary schools in the Bismarck 1 School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Robert Place Miller Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Bismarck 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Bismarck 1 9^th of 20 North Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Robert Place Miller Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ND State Percentile
2012	58.42	94^th	195	51.8%
2013	57.93	100^th	217	53.9%
2014	49.20	140^th	217	35.5%
2015	40.49	128^th	194	34.0%
2016	54.92	87^th	207	58.0%
2017	43.42	124^th	202	38.6%
2023	45.93	27^th	48	43.8%
2024	31.57	38^th	50	24.0%

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Data source: test scores: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Robert Place Miller Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	519	1	2	0	5	n/a	n/a	527
1989	512	1	0	1	17	n/a	n/a	531
1990	475	2	2	0	13	n/a	n/a	492
1991	469	2	2	0	9	n/a	n/a	482
1992	479	5	1	0	17	n/a	n/a	502
1993	497	8	2	0	15	n/a	n/a	522
1994	503	6	4	0	17	n/a	n/a	530
1995	443	3	2	5	21	n/a	n/a	474
1996	443	3	2	5	21	n/a	n/a	474
1997	434	3	2	2	20	n/a	n/a	461
1998	424	4	1	5	22	n/a	n/a	456
1999	426	3	0	0	24	n/a	n/a	453
2000	438	6	2	0	20	n/a	n/a	466
2001	418	2	2	0	26	n/a	n/a	448
2002	424	4	2	0	25	n/a	n/a	455
2003	424	4	2	0	25	n/a	n/a	455
2004	438	5	2	1	28	n/a	n/a	474
2005	476	7	2	3	33	n/a	n/a	521
2006	467	9	2	4	27	n/a	n/a	509
2007	461	10	2	5	26	n/a	n/a	504
2008	441	8	4	12	41	n/a	n/a	506
2009	459	14	5	8	36	n/a	n/a	522
2010	467	12	4	11	44	n/a	n/a	538
2011	504	9	3	0	23	0	23	562
2012	530	8	2	14	19	0	14	587
2013	569	13	3	17	21	2	13	638
2014	363	12	3	18	14	0	12	422
2015	341	9	1	13	16	2	18	400
2016	332	15	1	11	20	0	17	396
2017	315	22	1	11	21	0	18	388
2018	308	22	2	16	11	0	21	380
2019	274	26	5	12	10	1	27	355
2020	281	19	5	14	27	2	29	377
2021	271	22	6	19	24	6	33	381
2022	291	24	4	23	31	4	34	411
2023	300	43	5	33	45	4	49	479

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Robert Place Miller Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	527	20.0	26.3	n/a
1989	531	20.0	26.5	n/a
1990	492	20.0	24.6	n/a
1991	482	19.5	24.7	n/a
1992	502	20.5	24.4	12.2
1993	522	26.0	20.1	11.7
1994	530	27.0	19.6	11.1
1995	474	19.5	24.3	13.1
1996	474	19.5	24.3	13.1
1997	461	18.5	24.9	10.6
1998	456	18.5	24.6	12.7
1999	453	18.5	24.5	17.2
2000	466	25.8	18.1	24.2
2001	448	26.7	16.8	23.9
2002	455	27.0	16.9	25.1
2003	455	27.0	16.9	25.1
2004	474	27.0	17.6	24.7
2005	521	28.5	18.3	28.8
2006	509	29.9	17.0	26.5
2007	504	29.9	16.9	22
2008	506	30.2	16.8	25.7
2009	522	35.6	14.7	26.4
2010	538	34.6	15.5	28.8
2011	562	37.0	15.1	24.7
2012	587	36.4	16.0	26.9
2013	638	38.7	16.4	26.6
2014	422	27.9	15.1	29.6
2015	400	28.0	14.2	23
2016	396	27.0	14.6	22.7
2017	388	26.1	14.8	27.3
2018	380	26.3	14.4	26.6
2019	355	24.3	14.5	23.9
2020	377	24.3	15.4	29.2
2021	381	28.7	13.2	19.7
2022	411	31.0	13.2	15.1
2023	479	33.7	14.1	35.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Robert Place Miller Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	527	20.0	26.3	n/a
1989	531	20.0	26.5	n/a
1990	492	20.0	24.6	n/a
1991	482	19.5	24.7	n/a
1992	502	20.5	24.4	12.2
1993	522	26.0	20.1	11.7
1994	530	27.0	19.6	11.1
1995	474	19.5	24.3	13.1
1996	474	19.5	24.3	13.1
1997	461	18.5	24.9	10.6
1998	456	18.5	24.6	12.7
1999	453	18.5	24.5	17.2
2000	466	25.8	18.1	24.2
2001	448	26.7	16.8	23.9
2002	455	27.0	16.9	25.1
2003	455	27.0	16.9	25.1
2004	474	27.0	17.6	24.7
2005	521	28.5	18.3	28.8
2006	509	29.9	17.0	26.5
2007	504	29.9	16.9	22
2008	506	30.2	16.8	25.7
2009	522	35.6	14.7	26.4
2010	538	34.6	15.5	28.8
2011	562	37.0	15.1	24.7
2012	587	36.4	16.0	26.9
2013	638	38.7	16.4	26.6
2014	422	27.9	15.1	29.6
2015	400	28.0	14.2	23
2016	396	27.0	14.6	22.7
2017	388	26.1	14.8	27.3
2018	380	26.3	14.4	26.6
2019	355	24.3	14.5	23.9
2020	377	24.3	15.4	29.2
2021	381	28.7	13.2	19.7
2022	411	31.0	13.2	15.1
2023	479	33.7	14.1	35.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Robert Place Miller Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,170 (9.3%)	$11,455 (90.7%)	$12,625
2020	$1,295 (10.5%)	$11,028 (89.5%)	$12,324
2021	$2,152 (15.5%)	$11,742 (84.5%)	$13,893
2022	$2,496 (17.8%)	$11,561 (82.2%)	$14,057

Data source: North Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Robert Place Miller Elementary School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	355	479	34.9%
African American	26	43	65.4%
American Indian	10	45	350%
Asian	5	5
Hispanic	12	33	175%
Pacific Islander	1	4	300%
White	274	300	9.5%
Two or More Races	27	49	81.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.9%	35.9%	12%

Schools Near Robert Place Miller Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NDSA Mathematics (2024)	NDSA Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NDSA Mathematics All Grades	NDSA Reading All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Robert Place Miller Elementary School	Public	K-5	1989 N 20th St	Bismarck	58501	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 323-4170	479	34	14.1	35.9%	300 (62.6%)	43 (9.0%)	33 (6.9%)	5 (1.0%)	45 (9.4%)	4 (0.8%)	49 (10.2%)	31.6	38^th of 50 public elementary schools	24.0%		45.9	27^th of 48 public elementary schools	43.8%	11	41.0	40.0	$14,057	$2,496	$11,561
Pioneer Elementary School	Public	K-5	1400 Braman Ave	Bismarck	58501	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 323-4220	213	19	11.3	65.7%	146 (68.5%)	6 (2.8%)	17 (8.0%)	2 (0.9%)	18 (8.5%)	2 (0.9%)	22 (10.3%)								(n/a)			$15,700	$3,139	$12,561
Rita Murphy Elementary School	Public	K-5	611 N 31st St	Bismarck	58501	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 323-4190	393	27	14.6	32.3%	298 (75.8%)	11 (2.8%)	11 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	31 (7.9%)	5 (1.3%)	36 (9.2%)								(n/a)			$12,336	$1,405	$10,931
Northridge Elementary School	Public	K-5	1727 N 3rd St	Bismarck	58501	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 323-4210	425	36	11.6	30.8%	290 (68.2%)	19 (4.5%)	18 (4.2%)	11 (2.6%)	29 (6.8%)	6 (1.4%)	52 (12.2%)								(n/a)			$14,390	$2,479	$11,911
Will-Moore Elementary School	Public	K-5	400 E Ave E	Bismarck	58501	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 323-4270	207	21	9.8	65.2%	100 (48.3%)	6 (2.9%)	30 (14.5%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (16.4%)	1 (0.5%)	36 (17.4%)								(n/a)			$17,134	$3,622	$13,512
Grimsrud Elementary School	Public	K-5	716 W St Benedict Dr	Bismarck	58501	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 323-4150	156	16	9.8	44.9%	93 (59.6%)	11 (7.1%)	15 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)	12 (7.7%)	19 (12.2%)								(n/a)			$12,862	$2,201	$10,661
Bismarck Elementary Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	K-5	806 N Washington St	Bismarck	58501	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(701) 323-4101	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)			$3,644	$1,960	$1,684
Sunrise Elementary School	Public	K-5	3800 Nickerson Ave	Bismarck	58503	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 323-4300	490	32	15.2	13.7%	415 (84.7%)	10 (2.0%)	12 (2.4%)	3 (0.6%)	19 (3.9%)	2 (0.4%)	29 (5.9%)	61.2	23^rd of 50 public elementary schools	54.0%		75.8	13^th of 48 public elementary schools	72.9%	10	55.0	46.0	$11,759	$1,390	$10,369
Centennial Elementary School	Public	K-5	2800 Ithica Dr	Bismarck	58503	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 323-4290	382	28	13.4	23.0%	297 (77.7%)	11 (2.9%)	12 (3.1%)	11 (2.9%)	20 (5.2%)	1 (0.3%)	30 (7.9%)	85	9^th of 50 public elementary schools	82.0%					(n/a)	62.0	56.0	$13,159	$1,489	$11,670
Jeannette Myhre Elementary School	Public	K-5	919 S 12th St	Bismarck	58504	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 323-4200	254	27	9.5	64.6%	110 (43.3%)	13 (5.1%)	35 (13.8%)	3 (1.2%)	55 (21.7%)	4 (1.6%)	34 (13.4%)								(n/a)			$17,464	$3,487	$13,977

Frequently Asked Questions about Robert Place Miller Elementary School

How many students attend Robert Place Miller Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 479 students attended Robert Place Miller Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Robert Place Miller Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Robert Place Miller Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Simle Middle School
High : Legacy High School

What is the racial makeup of Robert Place Miller Elementary School?

Students at Robert Place Miller Elementary School are 63% White, 10% Two or more races, 9% American Indian, 9% African American, 7% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What district is Robert Place Miller Elementary School in?

Bismarck 1

Is Robert Place Miller Elementary School a good school?

Robert Place Miller Elementary School ranks in the bottom 24.0% of North Dakota elementary schools.

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