Young Howard Elementary School serves 186 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 75% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
186 students
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
61%
25%
White
25%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Young Howard Elementary School?
186 students attend Young Howard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Young Howard Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Young Howard Elementary School offer ?
Young Howard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Young Howard Elementary School part of?
Young Howard Elementary School is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.
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