WHITNEY M YOUNG JR EL

School Overview
Whitney M. Young Jr. Elementary School, located on Veterans Drive in Dallas, Texas, is a neighborhood school operating within the Dallas Independent School District (DISD). The school is named in honor of Whitney M. Young Jr., a prominent civil rights leader and former executive director of the National Urban League, reflecting a commitment to the values of social progress, leadership, and educational equity. As a public institution, it serves the local community by providing foundational K-5 education designed to prepare students for middle school success within the larger district framework.

The school functions as a core part of the South Dallas educational landscape, focusing on academic standards and student development as set forth by the Dallas ISD curriculum. Like many schools in the district, it emphasizes a structured learning environment aimed at fostering student growth through both core instruction and community engagement. Parents and community members can access specific details regarding enrollment, school calendars, and campus-specific programs, such as extracurricular activities or academic support initiatives, directly through the official Dallas ISD website.
371
Total Students
24.7
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WHITNEY M YOUNG JR EL
Demographic Student Count
White7
Hispanic205
Black150
Two or More7
American Indian2
  • Hispanic
    205 (55.3%)
  • Black
    150 (40.4%)
  • White
    7 (1.9%)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.9%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: DALLAS ISD
Phone: (972)749-2000
Website: http://www.dallasisd.org/young
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 353
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 66
Kindergarten 63
Grade 1 40
Grade 2 55
Grade 3 52
Grade 4 45
Grade 5 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WHITNEY M YOUNG JR EL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten66
Kindergarten63
Grade 140
Grade 255
Grade 352
Grade 445
Grade 550
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WHITNEY M YOUNG JR EL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female17045.8%
Male20154.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)