Serving 41 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Young Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Young Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Young Elementary School's student population of 41 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
41 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Young Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Young Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#353 out of 1854 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
80%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Young Elementary School's ranking?
Young Elementary School is ranked #353 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Young Elementary School?
41 students attend Young Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Young Elementary School students are White, and 20% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Young Elementary School?
Young Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Young Elementary School offer ?
Young Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Young Elementary School part of?
Young Elementary School is part of Young Elementary District (4213) School District.
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