Minor Elementary School

Summary:

Minor Elementary School is a public elementary school in Birmingham, Alabama, serving 454 students in grades PK-5, with a predominantly African American student body. The school is part of the Birmingham City School District, which is ranked 117 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Minor Elementary School consistently performs below the Birmingham City and Alabama state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 17.65% of 3rd graders, 8.2% of 4th graders, and 10.84% of 5th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 19.58%, 16.46%, and 15.63% for Birmingham City, and 42.16%, 38.32%, and 37.13% for the state of Alabama, respectively. The school has been ranked in the bottom 20% of Alabama elementary schools for the past several years, with a ranking between 593-665 out of 680-692 schools in the state, placing it in the lowest 1-star rating category by SchoolDigger.

When comparing Minor Elementary School to other nearby schools in the Birmingham City School District, such as South Hampton K8 and Washington K8, it performs similarly or worse in academic metrics. Additionally, the school's higher spending per student of $12,293, compared to $10,994 at South Hampton K8 and $10,378 at West End Academy, does not seem to translate into improved academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2425 Ave SEnsley
       Birmingham, AL  35218-2835


(205) 231-6555

District: Birmingham City

SchoolDigger Rank:
598th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,293 Help


Students who attend Minor Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Bush Hills STEAM Academy
High:    JacksonOlin High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  454

Racial breakdown:

African American:
92.1%
Hispanic:
6.2%
Two or more races:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.1% Help


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Compare Details Minor Elementary School ranks worse than 87.4% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 16th among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Birmingham City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.43. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Minor Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Birmingham City School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Minor Elementary School is $12,293, which is the 3rd highest among 26 elementary schools in the Birmingham City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Minor Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Minor Elementary School 598th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Minor Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Birmingham City:

SchoolDigger ranks Birmingham City 117th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Minor Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Minor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 24.64 508th 623 18.5%
2005 26.48 577th 688 16.1%
2006 21.20 616th 689 10.6%
2007 23.47 603rd 698 13.6%
2008 15.74 659th 698 5.6%
2009 21.85 615th 696 11.6%
2010 13.85 665th 704 5.5%
2011 13.30 675th 709 4.8%
2012 24.06 610th 696 12.4%
2013 21.72 636th 696 8.6%
2014 16.26 613th 695 11.8%
2015 14.28 622nd 691 10.0%
2016 8.77 657th 691 4.9%
2017 9.12 649th 688 5.7%
2018 20.09 554th 680 18.5%
2019 12.26 623rd 681 8.5%
2021 9.80 665th 692 3.9%
2022 11.83 621st 687 9.6%
2023 13.60 593rd 680 12.8%
2024 13.43 598th 684 12.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Minor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.33 196th 344 43.0%
2021 23.90 335th 398 15.8%
2023 17.78 347th 373 7.0%
2024 25.72 311th 395 21.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Minor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 11.25 532nd 567 6.2%
2018 30.79 484th 651 25.7%
2019 15.99 592nd 649 8.8%
2021 12.80 616th 653 5.7%
2022 13.78 599th 651 8.0%
2023 18.39 536th 623 14.0%
2024 15.97 583rd 670 13.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Minor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 10.45 602nd 639 5.8%
2018 21.67 525th 640 18.0%
2019 9.70 613th 646 5.1%
2021 10.21 638th 656 2.7%
2022 13.99 584th 656 11.0%
2023 17.88 544th 645 15.7%
2024 19.36 533rd 650 18.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Minor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 9.64 606th 639 5.2%
2018 24.09 504th 650 22.5%
2019 18.67 547th 650 15.8%
2021 10.80 631st 669 5.7%
2022 11.87 615th 669 8.1%
2023 11.36 591st 649 8.9%
2024 13.21 580th 655 11.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Minor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.29 249th 423 41.1%
2019 25.78 357th 426 16.2%
2021 18.23 404th 426 5.2%
2022 22.62 365th 426 14.3%
2023 27.68 325th 427 23.9%
2024 29.22 317th 420 24.5%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Minor Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Minor Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 365 365
1989 11 333 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1990 11 339 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1991 7 297 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1992 2 312 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1993 3 313 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1994 3 306 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1995 3 316 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1996 3 316 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1997 0 314 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1998 1 308 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1999 1 294 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2000 1 286 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2001 1 519 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2002 2 591 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 595
2003 2 591 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 595
2004 1 574 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 580
2005 1 576 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 581
2006 1 547 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2007 0 498 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 499
2008 1 475 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2009 0 498 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2010 0 504 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2011 0 478 0 4 0 0 0 0 482
2012 1 406 0 13 0 0 0 0 420
2013 2 425 0 8 0 0 0 0 435
2014 1 408 0 9 0 0 1 0 419
2015 1 403 0 12 0 0 1 0 417
2016 0 393 0 12 0 0 0 0 405
2017 5 425 0 12 0 0 1 0 443
2018 1 436 0 16 0 1 1 0 455
2019 4 392 0 21 0 0 4 0 421
2020 3 531 0 33 1 0 4 0 572
2021 4 469 0 18 1 0 1 0 493
2022 1 447 0 23 1 0 4 0 476
2023 2 418 0 28 1 0 5 0 454

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 Minor Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 365 15.0 24.3 0
1989 344 16.0 21.5 n/a
1990 350 18.0 19.4 0
1991 304 16.0 19.0 n/a
1992 314 17.0 18.4 n/a
1993 316 18.0 17.6 n/a
1994 311 18.0 17.3 n/a
1995 319 19.8 16.1 n/a
1996 319 19.8 16.1 n/a
1997 316 17.8 17.8 79.7
1998 309 19.8 15.6 73.8
1999 298 20.0 14.9 70.8
2000 289 19.0 15.2 51.6
2001 520 32.0 16.3 46.7
2002 595 34.0 17.5 87.7
2003 595 34.0 17.5 87.7
2004 580 38.5 15.1 87.6
2005 581 36.0 16.1 90.5
2006 548 39.0 14.1 89.4
2007 499 37.0 13.5 88.4
2008 476 33.5 14.2 91
2009 498 32.5 15.1 92.2
2010 505 32.0 15.7 96.8
2011 482 31.0 15.5 63.3
2012 420 27.0 15.5 96.2
2013 435 29.0 15.0 94
2014 419 26.0 16.1 97.1
2015 417 23.0 18.1 72.7
2016 405 24.0 16.8 72.6
2017 443 23.0 19.2 78.3
2018 455 27.0 16.8 89.2
2019 421 24.5 17.1 88.6
2020 572 29.5 19.3 90.7
2021 493 31.0 15.9 91.3
2022 476 26.0 18.3 88.7
2023 454 27.2 16.6 90.1

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 Minor Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 365 15.0 24.3 0
1989 344 16.0 21.5 n/a
1990 350 18.0 19.4 0
1991 304 16.0 19.0 n/a
1992 314 17.0 18.4 n/a
1993 316 18.0 17.6 n/a
1994 311 18.0 17.3 n/a
1995 319 19.8 16.1 n/a
1996 319 19.8 16.1 n/a
1997 316 17.8 17.8 79.7
1998 309 19.8 15.6 73.8
1999 298 20.0 14.9 70.8
2000 289 19.0 15.2 51.6
2001 520 32.0 16.3 46.7
2002 595 34.0 17.5 87.7
2003 595 34.0 17.5 87.7
2004 580 38.5 15.1 87.6
2005 581 36.0 16.1 90.5
2006 548 39.0 14.1 89.4
2007 499 37.0 13.5 88.4
2008 476 33.5 14.2 91
2009 498 32.5 15.1 92.2
2010 505 32.0 15.7 96.8
2011 482 31.0 15.5 63.3
2012 420 27.0 15.5 96.2
2013 435 29.0 15.0 94
2014 419 26.0 16.1 97.1
2015 417 23.0 18.1 72.7
2016 405 24.0 16.8 72.6
2017 443 23.0 19.2 78.3
2018 455 27.0 16.8 89.2
2019 421 24.5 17.1 88.6
2020 572 29.5 19.3 90.7
2021 493 31.0 15.9 91.3
2022 476 26.0 18.3 88.7
2023 454 27.2 16.6 90.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Minor Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,301 (18.7%) $9,991 (81.3%) $12,293

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Minor Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 623rd of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 593rd of 680 Elementary schools
 4.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Minor Elementary School)27.920.9
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Birmingham City)30.819.1
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Minor Elementary School)15.52.5
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Birmingham City)21.311.2
 10.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Minor Elementary School)24.62.5
 22.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Birmingham City)21.312.6
 8.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students421454
 7.8%
African American392418
 6.6%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic2128
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White42
 50%
Two or More Races45
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.6%90.1%
 1.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Minor Elementary School

Students at Minor Elementary School are 92% African American, 6% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 454 students attended Minor Elementary School.

Minor Elementary School ranks in the bottom 12.6% of Alabama elementary schools.

Students who attend Minor Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bush Hills STEAM Academy
High : JacksonOlin High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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