Young Elementary School

Hwy 288 Baker Ranch Rd
Young, AZ 85554
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
In Arizona, the Young Public School is the K-12 public school in the town of Young.
Serving 47 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 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 47 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 21-39% (Top 50% in AZ)
  • : <50%
  • : ≥50% (Top 10%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Young Elementary School's student population of 47 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
47 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
At Young Public School, academics and character count.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Young Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
21-39%
34%
(20-21)
<50%
39%
≥50%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
77%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.39
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Panthers

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
47 students attend Young Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Young Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Young Elementary School offer ?
Young Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 47 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • : <50%
  • : ≥50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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