Whitney M Young Early Childhood serves 215 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitney M Young Early Childhood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Whitney M Young Early Childhood's student population of 215 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Whitney M Young Early Childhood is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
21%
15%
Black
32%
13%
White
36%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Whitney M Young Early Childhood often compared to?
Whitney M Young Early Childhoodis often viewed alongside schools like Bunche Elementary School, Weisser Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Whitney M Young Early Childhood?
215 students attend Whitney M Young Early Childhood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Whitney M Young Early Childhood students are White, 32% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitney M Young Early Childhood?
Whitney M Young Early Childhood has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Whitney M Young Early Childhood offer ?
Whitney M Young Early Childhood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitney M Young Early Childhood part of?
Whitney M Young Early Childhood is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Whitney M Young Early Childhood located?
Whitney M Young Early Childhood is located in the Oxford neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN. There are 1 other public schools located in Oxford.
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