Young Elementary School

Young Elementary District (4213)
HWY 288 BAKER RANCH RD
YOUNG, AZ 85554
40 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Young Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the unincorporated community of Young, Arizona. Situated in a remote, mountainous region of Gila County, the school serves the local population of the Pleasant Valley area. Because of its isolated geography, the school functions as a vital anchor for the community, often maintaining close-knit relationships between staff, students, and local families.

As part of the Young Elementary School District, the school typically operates with a very small student body, allowing for individualized attention and a multi-grade classroom structure. The school’s curriculum focuses on foundational academics while leveraging its unique location to provide a distinct, community-centered educational experience. Despite its limited resources compared to larger urban districts, the school remains the primary source of K-8 education for the residents of the remote Young valley.
40
Total Students
3.9
Full-Time Teachers
10.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    31 (77.5%)
  • Two or More
    6 (15.0%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (7.5%)
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: Young Elementary District (4213)
Phone: (928)462-3244
Website: http://www.youngschool.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 40
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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 6
Kindergarten 5
Grade 1 3
Grade 2 4
Grade 3 4
Grade 4 7
Grade 5 5
Grade 6 2
Grade 7 1
Grade 8 3
Gender Ratio