MINER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Miner ES is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools school district, located in Washington, DC with about 345 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, Miner ES has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Miner Elementary School, located at 601 15th St NE in the Capitol Hill/Kingman Park neighborhood of Washington, D.C., is a public school serving students in Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade. As part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system, the school operates under the mission of fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on academic rigor, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community.

The school is well-known for its historic building and its commitment to providing a holistic education that prepares students for middle school success. Miner ES emphasizes inclusivity and community engagement, often utilizing its central location to partner with local organizations and families. Parents and prospective families interested in specific performance data, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular program offerings are encouraged to visit the official DCPS website at http://www.dcps.dc.gov for the most up-to-date information regarding the school's current initiatives and policies.

For more information, contact Miner ES at (202) 397-3960 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

601 15th St NE
Washington, DC 20002
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MINER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Washington, DC with about 345 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington, DC

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
345
Teachers:
30
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 345 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MINER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 82% of the student body.

Black or African American
81.7%
White
11.3%
Hispanic/Latino
4.9%
Two or more races
1.2%
Asian
0.9%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.