Miner Elementary School

601 15th St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Miner Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50% in DC
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Miner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Miner Elementary School's student population of 368 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
368 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Miner Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Miner Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DC)
#158 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Miner Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Miner Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Miner Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Miner Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Miner Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
80%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Miner Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
13%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Miner Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Miner Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in District of Columbia.
0.34
This chart displays the diversity score of Miner Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Miner Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Miner Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Miner Elementary School's ranking?
Miner Elementary School is ranked #158 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Miner Elementary School often compared to?
Miner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maury Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Miner Elementary School?
368 students attend Miner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Miner Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Miner Elementary School?
Miner Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Miner Elementary School offer ?
Miner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Miner Elementary School part of?
Miner Elementary School is part of District Of Columbia School District.
In what neighborhood is Miner Elementary School located?
Miner Elementary School is located in the Northeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 64 other public schools located in Northeast Washington.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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