Young School serves 313 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Young School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Young School's student population of 313 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Young School is 0.32, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
3%
Black
11%
5%
White
82%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Young School often compared to?
Young Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Governor John Fairfield School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Young School?
313 students attend Young School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Young School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Young School?
Young School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Young School offer ?
Young School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Young School part of?
Young School is part of Saco School District.
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