Serving 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, W A Young Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: W A Young Elementary serves the southwest part of Morganton, NC, encompassing an area of approximately 33.1 square miles. Families in this zone can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge located about 10.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
W A Young Elementary School's student population of 327 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
327 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Igniting Learning for a Brighter Future
School Rankings
W A Young Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W A Young Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#963 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)55-59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
1%
24%
White
75%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.6%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W A Young Elementary School's ranking?
W A Young Elementary School is ranked #963 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are W A Young Elementary School often compared to?
W A Young Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Dimensions, Salem Elementary School, Glen Alpine Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend W A Young Elementary School?
327 students attend W A Young Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of W A Young Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W A Young Elementary School?
W A Young Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does W A Young Elementary School offer ?
W A Young Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W A Young Elementary School part of?
W A Young Elementary School is part of Burke County Schools.
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