JOHN YOUNG ELEMENTARY

johnyounges.ocps.net/

673 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

John Young Elementary School is a public school located in the Hunter’s Creek area of Orlando, Florida, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that balances core academic subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science with social-emotional development. The school’s mission emphasizes creating a safe, inclusive, and collaborative learning environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and become responsible members of the community.

The school is well-regarded for its active parent-teacher association and strong community involvement, which help support various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. Its curriculum is designed to meet rigorous state standards while incorporating technology and innovative teaching practices to prepare students for middle school and beyond. By fostering a culture of excellence and high expectations, John Young Elementary aims to support the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a focus on academic achievement and personal growth.

673

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN YOUNG ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	426
Black	60
Asian	69
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
426 (63.3 %)
White
98 (14.6 %)
Asian
69 (10.3 %)
Black
60 (8.9 %)
Two or More
14 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.9 %)

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:	ORANGE
Phone:	(407)858-3120
Website:	http://johnyounges.ocps.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	673
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	262
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 58

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 117