Whitney M Young Early Childhood serves 218 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- 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 218 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 137% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
218 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
School Motto
Nothing without Joy
School Rankings
The diversity score of Whitney M Young Early Childhood is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Hispanic
27%
15%
Black
31%
14%
White
32%
62%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.7%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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?
218 students attend Whitney M Young Early Childhood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Whitney M Young Early Childhood students are White, 31% of students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitney M Young Early Childhood?
Whitney M Young Early Childhood has a student ration of 11:1, 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.
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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