W A Young Elementary

www.burke.k12.nc.us/young/

306 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

306

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W A Young Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	237
Hispanic	16
Black	4
Asian	30
Two or More	19

White
237 (77.5 %)
Asian
30 (9.8 %)
Two or More
19 (6.2 %)
Hispanic
16 (5.2 %)
Black
4 (1.3 %)

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:	Burke County Schools
Phone:	(828)584-0632
Website:	http://www.burke.k12.nc.us/young/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	306
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	312
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 20

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 53

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for W A Young Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	47
Grade 1	43
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	44
Grade 4	47
Grade 5	53

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for W A Young Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	155	50.7%
Male	151	49.3%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th