Raymond L Young Elementary School

174 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Raymond L. Young Elementary School is a public primary school located in Talladega, Alabama, serving as part of the Talladega City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing foundational academic skills in core subjects like reading, writing, and mathematics. By focusing on early childhood and elementary education, the school aims to cultivate both intellectual growth and social development, preparing its students for success as they transition into the upper grade levels.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school plays an active role in the local Talladega community, promoting values of citizenship and character development. As an integral part of the Talladega City Schools system, it leverages district-wide resources to provide students with a well-rounded educational experience. Families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or specific academic programs can find comprehensive information through the official district website at [http://www.talladega-cs.net](http://www.talladega-cs.net).

174

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Raymond L Young Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	7
Black	116
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

Black
116 (66.7%)
White
35 (20.1%)
Two or More
15 (8.6%)
Hispanic
7 (4.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Talladega City
Phone:	(256)315-5888
Website:	http://www.talladega-cs.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	174
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 51

Kindergarten 123