Young School serves 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Young School's student population of 298 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Young School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
4%
4%
White
92%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Young School often compared to?
Young Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Governor John Fairfield School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Young School?
298 students attend Young School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Young School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Young School?
Young School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Young School offer ?
Young School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Young School part of?
Young School is part of Saco Public Schools School District.
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