WHITNEY M YOUNG JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WHITNEY M YOUNG JR EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DALLAS ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 531 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 34 teachers, WHITNEY M YOUNG JR EL 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.

Whitney M. Young Jr. Elementary School, located on Veterans Drive in Dallas, Texas, is a neighborhood school operating within the Dallas Independent School District (DISD). The school is named in honor of Whitney M. Young Jr., a prominent civil rights leader and former executive director of the National Urban League, reflecting a commitment to the values of social progress, leadership, and educational equity. As a public institution, it serves the local community by providing foundational K-5 education designed to prepare students for middle school success within the larger district framework.

The school functions as a core part of the South Dallas educational landscape, focusing on academic standards and student development as set forth by the Dallas ISD curriculum. Like many schools in the district, it emphasizes a structured learning environment aimed at fostering student growth through both core instruction and community engagement. Parents and community members can access specific details regarding enrollment, school calendars, and campus-specific programs, such as extracurricular activities or academic support initiatives, directly through the official Dallas ISD website.

For more information, contact WHITNEY M YOUNG JR EL at (972) 749-2000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.