YOUNG SCHOOL

Young School is a public elementary school that is part of the Saco Public Schools school district, located in Saco, ME with about 279 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. With about 21 teachers, Young School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

The Young School, located at 36 Tasker Street in Saco, Maine, serves as a primary educational facility within the Saco School Department. It is a public school dedicated to fostering early childhood development, typically serving students in the early elementary grades. The school is known for providing a supportive and nurturing environment designed to build a strong academic and social foundation for young learners as they begin their educational journey.

Beyond its core curriculum, the Young School is integrated into the broader Saco community, emphasizing collaboration between teachers, students, and families. The school focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere that promotes literacy, foundational math skills, and social-emotional growth. By prioritizing small-group instruction and interactive learning experiences, the institution aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to upper elementary education within the district.

For more information, contact Young School at (207) 284-7053 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

36 Tasker St
Saco, ME 04072
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YOUNG SCHOOL is a public school in Saco, ME with about 279 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maine

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
279
Teachers:
21.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 279 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending YOUNG SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
90.7%
Hispanic/Latino
2.5%
Two or more races
2.2%
Black or African American
2.2%
Asian
1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.7%

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.