Young School

Young School serves 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

School Overview

Young School's student population of 298 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
298 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Young School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ME)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
2%
3%
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Black
4%
4%
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White
92%
87%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in ME.
0.15
This chart display the diversity score of Young School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Young School often compared to?
Young Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Governor John Fairfield School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Young School?
298 students attend Young School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Young School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Young School?
Young School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Young School offer ?
Young School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Young School part of?
Young School is part of Saco Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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