Young Learners (Closed 2021)

Young Learners serves 481 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
481 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
70%
53%
Black
27%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.44
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
1%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Young Learners?
481 students attend Young Learners.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Young Learners students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Young Learners?
Young Learners has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Young Learners offer ?
Young Learners offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Young Learners part of?
Young Learners is part of Houston Independent School District.

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