NATHAN B. YOUNG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

School Overview
Nathan B. Young Elementary School is a public school located in Opa-locka, Florida, serving students as part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Named in honor of the prominent educator and civil rights leader Nathan Benjamin Young, the school functions as a community hub dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development. The campus provides a structured learning environment that emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, while striving to meet the diverse educational needs of its student body through a supportive faculty and staff.

As a member of one of the largest school districts in the United States, Nathan B. Young Elementary utilizes the district’s comprehensive curriculum and technology resources to prepare its students for middle school and beyond. The school maintains a focus on student achievement and often engages the local Opa-locka community to enhance the educational experience. For families and community members seeking the latest updates on school events, academic calendars, or administrative information, the school’s official website serves as the primary resource for engagement and communication.
310
Total Students
17.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
72.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NATHAN B. YOUNG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White2
Hispanic67
Black239
Pacific Islander2
  • Black
    239 (77.1%)
  • Hispanic
    67 (21.6%)
  • White
    2 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (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: MIAMI-DADE
Phone: (305)685-7204
Website: http://nbyoung.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 310
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 218
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 58
Kindergarten 41
Grade 1 35
Grade 2 42
Grade 3 51
Grade 4 46
Grade 5 37

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NATHAN B. YOUNG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten58
Kindergarten41
Grade 135
Grade 242
Grade 351
Grade 446
Grade 537
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NATHAN B. YOUNG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female15349.4%
Male15750.6%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)