E O Young Jr Elementary

www.vcs.k12.nc.us/eoyoung

174 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

E.O. Young Jr. Elementary School, located on Broad Street in Henderson, North Carolina, serves as a vital component of the Vance County School District. As a public elementary institution, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic development and the social-emotional growth of its students. By aligning with the broader mission of Vance County Schools, E.O. Young Jr. focuses on preparing young learners for future success through a structured curriculum and an emphasis on community involvement.

The school serves as a local hub for education in the Henderson area, working to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and student engagement. Families and community members interested in the school’s specific academic programs, extracurricular offerings, or administrative updates can find detailed information on their official district website. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to provide a stable, inclusive setting where children from diverse backgrounds can develop the foundational skills necessary for their transition into middle school and beyond.

174

Total Students

13.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for E O Young Jr Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	21
Black	114
Asian	2
Two or More	9

Black
114 (65.5%)
White
28 (16.1%)
Hispanic
21 (12.1%)
Two or More
9 (5.2%)
Asian
2 (1.1%)

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:	Vance County Schools
Phone:	(252)438-6423
Website:	http://www.vcs.k12.nc.us/eoyoung
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	174
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	163
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 18

Kindergarten 22

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 25

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for E O Young Jr Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	22
Grade 1	30
Grade 2	32
Grade 3	24
Grade 4	23
Grade 5	25

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for E O Young Jr Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	89	51.1%
Male	85	48.9%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th