NATHAN B. YOUNG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

NATHAN B. YOUNG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in OPA LOCKA, FL with about 369 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, NATHAN B. YOUNG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

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.

For more information, contact NATHAN B. YOUNG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (305) 685-7204 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.