Whitney M Young Early Childhood serves 218 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whitney M Young Early Childhood's student population of 218 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 137% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
218 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
School Motto
Nothing without Joy
School Rankings
The diversity score of Whitney M Young Early Childhood is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
31%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.7%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Whitney M Young Early Childhood often compared to?
Whitney M Young Early Childhoodis often viewed alongside schools like Bunche Elementary School, Weisser Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Whitney M Young Early Childhood?
218 students attend Whitney M Young Early Childhood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Whitney M Young Early Childhood students are White, 31% of students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitney M Young Early Childhood?
Whitney M Young Early Childhood has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Whitney M Young Early Childhood offer ?
Whitney M Young Early Childhood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitney M Young Early Childhood part of?
Whitney M Young Early Childhood is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools.
In what neighborhood is Whitney M Young Early Childhood located?
Whitney M Young Early Childhood is located in the Oxford neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN. There are 1 other public schools located in Oxford.
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