W A YOUNG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

W A Young Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Burke County Schools school district, located in Morganton, NC with about 417 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 27 teachers, W A Young Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

W. A. Young Elementary School, located in Morganton, North Carolina, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Burke County Public Schools district. Situated on Conley Road, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational environment that emphasizes student growth, character development, and academic achievement. By fostering a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they progress through their primary education years.

As part of the Burke County school system, W. A. Young utilizes local resources and district-wide curriculum standards to ensure students receive a well-rounded education. The school encourages strong community and parental involvement, viewing these partnerships as essential to creating an engaging learning experience. For families interested in specific school policies, academic calendars, or current news, the institution maintains an informative presence through the Burke County Public Schools website.

For more information, contact W A Young Elementary at (828) 584-0632 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

325 Conley Road
Morganton, NC 28655
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W A YOUNG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Morganton, NC with about 417 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
417
Teachers:
27.37
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
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 417 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending W A YOUNG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.

White
74.8%
Asian
10.1%
Two or more races
6.7%
Hispanic/Latino
6.2%
Black or African American
2.2%

Female
41.5%
Male
58.5%

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.