Young School

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323 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

The Young School, located at 36 Tasker Street in Saco, Maine, serves as a primary educational facility within the Saco School Department. It is a public school dedicated to fostering early childhood development, typically serving students in the early elementary grades. The school is known for providing a supportive and nurturing environment designed to build a strong academic and social foundation for young learners as they begin their educational journey.

Beyond its core curriculum, the Young School is integrated into the broader Saco community, emphasizing collaboration between teachers, students, and families. The school focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere that promotes literacy, foundational math skills, and social-emotional growth. By prioritizing small-group instruction and interactive learning experiences, the institution aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to upper elementary education within the district.

323

Total Students

28.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Young School
Demographic	Student Count
White	248
Hispanic	20
Black	41
Asian	3
Two or More	9
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
248 (76.8%)
Black
41 (12.7%)
Hispanic
20 (6.2%)
Two or More
9 (2.8%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Saco Public Schools
Phone:	(207)284-7053
Website:	http://cms9.revize.com/revize/sacoyoung/
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	89
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 101