Young Elementary District (4213)

Nestled along Highway 288 and Baker Ranch Road in the remote rural community of Young, Arizona, the Young Elementary District serves as an essential educational hub for local families. Operating as an active, traditional public school district rather than a charter entity, the district manages two operational school facilities catering to students from pre-kindergarten all the way through the twelfth grade. Situated within the broader Payson region, the district’s isolated geographic setting highlights its vital role in providing accessible, comprehensive public education across all primary and secondary grade levels to a close-knit mountain community.

With a total enrollment of 46 students—comprising 26 boys and 20 girls spanning its early childhood, elementary, and high school levels—the district offers an exceptionally personalized learning experience. Instructional delivery is supported by a dedicated team of nearly 14 full-time equivalent teachers alongside specialized support personnel, bringing the district's total staffing context to just over 16 full-time positions. This remarkably low student-to-staff ratio allows educators to cultivate tight-knit classroom environments and tailored academic pathways, making the Young Elementary District a compelling model for researchers studying small-scale rural education and a welcoming home for area families.