Young Howard Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Young Howard Elementary School serves 186 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
Minority enrollment was 75% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
186 students

Showing 1999–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
20 teachers

Showing 1997–2006. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NC)
American Indian
3%
1%

Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
5%

Showing 1997–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
10%
22%

Showing 1999–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Black
61%
24%

Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
25%
42%

Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
75%
0.56

Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
72%

Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Young Howard Elementary School?
186 students attend Young Howard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Young Howard Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Young Howard Elementary School offer ?
Young Howard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Young Howard Elementary School part of?
Young Howard Elementary School is part of Cumberland County Schools.

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