Young Elementary School serves 277 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 40:1 was higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
277 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
100%
63%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Young Elementary School?
277 students attend Young Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Young Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Young Elementary School?
Young Elementary School has a student ration of 40:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Young Elementary School offer ?
Young Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Young Elementary School part of?
Young Elementary School is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools.
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