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.
343
Total Students
19.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NATHAN B. YOUNG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White1
Hispanic39
Black301
Pacific Islander2
  • Black
    301 (87.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    39 (11.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.6 %)
  • White
    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: MIAMI-DADE
Phone: (305)685-7204
Website: http://nbyoung.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 218
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 56
Kindergarten 48
Grade 1 53
Grade 2 51
Grade 3 52
Grade 4 47
Grade 5 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NATHAN B. YOUNG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten56
Kindergarten48
Grade 153
Grade 251
Grade 352
Grade 447
Grade 536
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NATHAN B. YOUNG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16548.1%
Male17851.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)