Miner Elementary School

Summary:

Miner Elementary School is a public elementary school in Washington, DC, serving 368 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) district, which is ranked 26 out of 47 districts in DC and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Miner Elementary faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 80.16% African American, far higher than the district and state averages. Academically, the school consistently performs well below DCPS and DC state averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 7.1% of 3rd graders, 6.5% of 4th graders, and 9.8% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 35% and 28.2% for DCPS and DC, respectively. As a result, Miner Elementary has been ranked in the bottom quarter of DC elementary schools for the past several years, with a ranking of 121 out of 126 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's high per-student spending of $33,378 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages, Miner Elementary's academic outcomes remain significantly below par. This raises questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources to support student learning and achievement. In comparison, nearby schools like Wheatley Education Campus, Browne Education Campus, and Ludlow-Taylor Elementary School demonstrate a wide range of academic performance and school rankings, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and resources, such as school leadership, curriculum, and instructional practices, play a crucial role in student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 601 15th St. NE
       Washington, DC  20002


(202) 397-3960

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
121st of 126 District Of Columbia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $33,378 Help


Students who attend Miner Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Eliot-Hine Middle School
High:    Eastern High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  410

Racial breakdown:

African American:
78.8%
White:
12.4%
Hispanic:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Miner Elementary School ranks worse than 96% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. It also ranks 71st among 75 ranked elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (78.8%), White (12.4%), Hispanic (6.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Miner Elementary School is 11. 48 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Miner Elementary School is $33,378, which is the 19th highest among 75 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Miner Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Miner Elementary School 121st of 126 District Of Columbia public elementary schools. (See Miner Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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District of Columbia Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks District of Columbia Public Schools 27th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Miner Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Miner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 28.26 85th 111 23.4%
2011 42.16 61st 111 45.0%
2012 38.46 65th 112 42.0%
2014 20.95 89th 109 18.3%
2015 35.27 52nd 97 46.4%
2016 29.25 67th 99 32.3%
2017 21.35 87th 108 19.4%
2018 19.65 105th 120 12.5%
2019 17.53 109th 122 10.7%
2022 15.93 95th 97 2.1%
2023 21.79 112th 128 12.5%
2024 18.86 121st 126 4.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Miner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.01 34th 45 24.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Miner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.32 52nd 53 1.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Miner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.60 92nd 110 16.4%
2019 20.75 102nd 117 12.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Miner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.31 72nd 90 20.0%
2019 18.97 84th 91 7.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Miner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.22 96th 113 15.0%
2019 16.06 106th 113 6.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Miner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.36 88th 100 12.0%
2019 20.11 98th 106 7.5%
2024 20.85 58th 63 7.9%
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Data source: test scores: D.C. Office of the State Superintendent 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.

Miner Elementary School Test Scores
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by a citizen
Saturday, December 7, 2019

Open Quote I visited the school and was overly impressed. The school has a bad rep but it looks like they have been through a number of changes in the last few years. They are moving in the right direction. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Miner Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 298 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 280 280
1990 0 293 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1991 0 284 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1992 0 288 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1993 1 324 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1994 1 533 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1995 0 463 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1996 0 463 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1997 0 436 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 437
1998 0 522 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1999 2 501 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2000 2 494 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2001 2 485 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2002 0 458 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2003 0 458 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2004 1 499 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 508
2005 1 502 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2006 4 486 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2007 0 493 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 500
2008 0 495 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 504
2009 0 475 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2010 0 482 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 493
2011 4 474 1 11 0 0 2 0 492
2012 3 451 1 11 0 0 5 0 471
2013 5 459 1 10 0 0 0 0 475
2014 5 398 1 17 1 0 4 0 426
2015 12 352 0 25 0 0 9 0 398
2016 27 339 0 24 0 0 8 0 398
2017 31 329 2 16 0 0 6 0 384
2018 39 282 3 17 0 0 4 0 345
2019 56 287 2 11 0 0 5 0 361
2020 55 291 2 14 0 0 10 0 372
2021 51 315 2 18 1 0 12 0 399
2022 53 297 1 14 0 1 10 0 376
2023 49 295 2 12 0 1 9 0 368
2024 51 323 1 25 0 0 10 0 410

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 Miner Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 298 17.0 17.5 72.5
1989 280 21.0 13.3 77.1
1990 293 16.0 18.3 40.6
1991 289 13.0 22.2 45
1992 290 13.0 22.3 75.9
1993 327 19.0 17.2 90.8
1994 537 26.0 20.7 92.7
1995 467 21.0 22.2 92.7
1996 467 21.0 22.2 92.7
1997 437 23.0 19.0 95
1998 525 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 507 34.0 14.9 n/a
2000 501 40.1 12.5 86.2
2001 491 37.0 13.3 88
2002 462 n/a n/a 86.4
2003 462 n/a n/a 86.4
2004 508 43.0 11.8 89.2
2005 510 36.0 14.2 92
2006 498 34.0 14.6 89.8
2007 500 50.0 10.0 83.4
2008 504 13.0 38.8 80.2
2009 483 43.4 11.1 85.5
2010 493 51.0 9.6 82.6
2011 492 40.0 12.3 82.7
2012 471 38.9 12.0 66.2
2013 475 33.0 14.3 70.3
2014 426 36.0 11.8 99.3
2015 398 35.0 11.3 100
2016 398 33.0 12.0 100
2017 384 34.0 11.2 n/a
2018 345 30.0 11.5 n/a
2019 361 31.0 11.6 n/a
2020 372 33.5 11.1 n/a
2021 399 33.2 12.0 n/a
2022 376 34.2 10.9 n/a
2023 368 36.5 10.0 n/a
2024 410 37.0 11.0 n/a

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 Miner Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 298 17.0 17.5 72.5
1989 280 21.0 13.3 77.1
1990 293 16.0 18.3 40.6
1991 289 13.0 22.2 45
1992 290 13.0 22.3 75.9
1993 327 19.0 17.2 90.8
1994 537 26.0 20.7 92.7
1995 467 21.0 22.2 92.7
1996 467 21.0 22.2 92.7
1997 437 23.0 19.0 95
1998 525 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 507 34.0 14.9 n/a
2000 501 40.1 12.5 86.2
2001 491 37.0 13.3 88
2002 462 n/a n/a 86.4
2003 462 n/a n/a 86.4
2004 508 43.0 11.8 89.2
2005 510 36.0 14.2 92
2006 498 34.0 14.6 89.8
2007 500 50.0 10.0 83.4
2008 504 13.0 38.8 80.2
2009 483 43.4 11.1 85.5
2010 493 51.0 9.6 82.6
2011 492 40.0 12.3 82.7
2012 471 38.9 12.0 66.2
2013 475 33.0 14.3 70.3
2014 426 36.0 11.8 99.3
2015 398 35.0 11.3 100
2016 398 33.0 12.0 100
2017 384 34.0 11.2 n/a
2018 345 30.0 11.5 n/a
2019 361 31.0 11.6 n/a
2020 372 33.5 11.1 n/a
2021 399 33.2 12.0 n/a
2022 376 34.2 10.9 n/a
2023 368 36.5 10.0 n/a
2024 410 37.0 11.0 n/a

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 Miner Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,259 (10.5%) $19,252 (89.5%) $21,511
2020 $2,577 (11.4%) $20,000 (88.6%) $22,576
2021 $2,982 (13.0%) $19,952 (87.0%) $22,935
2022 $4,756 (18.1%) $21,452 (81.9%) $26,208
2023 $4,496 (13.5%) $28,882 (86.5%) $33,378

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Miner 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 109th of 122 Elementary schoolsRanks 112th of 128 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Miner Elementary School)16.712.8
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)43.237.4
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)41.830.6
 11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miner Elementary School)11.17.9
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)35.831.4
 4.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)33.125
 8.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Miner Elementary School)21.313.5
 7.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)41.441.3
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)38.234.7
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Miner Elementary School)7.32.6
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)36.438.1
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)35.533.7
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students361368
 1.9%
African American287295
 2.8%
American Indian00
Asian22
Hispanic1112
 9.1%
Pacific Islander01
White5649
 12.5%
Two or More Races59
 80%


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

Middle : Eliot-Hine Middle School
High : Eastern High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 410 students attended Miner Elementary School.

Miner Elementary School ranks in the bottom 4.0% of District Of Columbia elementary schools.

Students at Miner Elementary School are 79% African American, 12% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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