W A Young Elementary School

325 Conley Rd, Morganton, NC 28655 | (828) 584-0632

Grades: PK-5
Student Enrollment: 384

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5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews

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School Description

School Summary and Highlights

Enrolls 384 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: Yes

Additional Contact Information

Mailing Address: 325 Conley Road, Morganton, NC 28655

Principal or Admin: Ms Lisa Fortenberry
Fax: (828) 584-1463
Website: www.burke.k12.nc.us

School Operational Details

Title I Eligible
All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.

Additional School Details

Date School Opened: 30-JUN-99

School Calendar Description: Traditional

School Schedule: Semester

School District Details

Burke County Schools District
Per-Pupil Spending: $7,932
Graduation Rate: 73.7%
Dropout Rate: 4.7%
Students Per Teacher: 14.4
Enrolled Students: 14,051

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty

Total Students Enrolled: 384
Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 28.8
Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.3

Students Gender Breakdown

Males: 192 (50.0%)
Females: 192 (50.0%)

Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown

Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 67 (17.4%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 201 (52.3%)
Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 268 (69.8%)

Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

W A Young Elementary School Student Race Distribution

	Number	Percent
American Indian	-	-
Black	27	7.0%
Asian	62	16.1%
Hispanic	10	2.6%
White	285	74.2%

Number of Students Per Grade

	Number	Percent
Pre-Kindergarten	18	4.7%
Kindergarten	40	10.4%
1st Grade	59	15.4%
2nd Grade	69	18.0%
3rd Grade	66	17.2%
4th Grade	70	18.2%
5th Grade	62	16.1%

Source: NC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

School Ratings and Reviews

Overall Rating: 5

5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews

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2 reviews for W A Young Elementary School

Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on May 20, 2008
Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
I have had 2 step-sons complete their K-5 education here, and now have a daughter whom is now is 1st Grade. I could not ask for a better school, nor better staff. My daughter has been challenged to levels I never thought she could accomplish at her age, and to my surprise she has mastered them with ease. This school gives a new meaning to "No Child Left Behind". They allow each child to learn at their own pace and level. Taking more time with those learning at a lower level, while also taking those learning at a faster level to even greater heights. For this I am eternally grateful. This school also goes to great lengths to encourage parent involvement, which I take advantage of every chance I get. There is great communication, and a very "open door" policy at this school. The staff all have one thing in common here, and that is "They care about the education and future of every student". In my opinion these things listed above are the definition of a GREAT SCHOOL!

Reviewed by Student on February 07, 2008
Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
hello. i've never been to that school. i bet it is pretty good over there.

Test Scores and Performance Information

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The overall school rating shows that W A Young Elementary School performed on average better than many other schools across the state on EOG state exams in the following subjects:

Math
Reading
Science

AYP Information (2010)

Overall AYP Met: Yes

EOG - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject

Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency

	School	District	State
Math Test
2010	92.3%	88.6%	83.0%
2009	87.3%	86.7%	82.4%

Reading Test
2010	80.0%	74.3%	67.6%
2009	63.8%	71.1%	66.6%

Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency

	School	District	State
Math Test
2010	88.6%	90.1%	84.3%
2009	86.2%	88.8%	82.7%

Reading Test
2010	76.8%	80.7%	73.1%
2009	74.6%	73.3%	70.5%

Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency

	School	District	State
Math Test
2010	86.4%	90.0%	82.3%

Reading Test
2010	78.3%	78.3%	72.3%
2009	75.9%	72.7%	69.6%

Science Test
2010	90.0%	87.8%	69.8%
2009	80.0%	73.0%	61.5%

Source: NC Department of Education 2009-2010

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