Yunlong Elementary School in Luquan County,Kunming

I. School Overview

1. Geographical Location
   The school is situated in the northwest of Luquan County, about 52 kilometers from the county seat, along the Zhangjiu River Basin. Surrounded by mountains, it is a typical rural school in mountainous terrain.
2. Scale of Operations
   • Student Population: According to a 2024 donation activity by Kunyao Group, 61 students received sponsorship, suggesting the total student body numbers several hundred, mostly from ethnic minority groups such as Yi and Miao.
   • Faculty: Managed by the Yunlong Township Central School, the 2025 budget indicates the central school has approximately 50 on-staff teachers, covering primary education and logistics roles, with a relatively stable teaching team.
3. Hardware Facilities
   Benefiting from Kunming’s standardized construction project for rural primary and secondary schools, the school is equipped with multimedia classrooms, a library, and a sports field. A 2016 report by Kunming Information Port noted that Yunlong Primary School’s classrooms feature electronic screens, making teaching conditions “modern and advanced” and gradually narrowing the gap with urban schools.

II. Educational Features and Achievements

1. Football Program
   In 2017, Yunlong Township Central School (including Yunlong Primary School) was recognized by the Ministry of Education as a “National Youth Campus Football Featured School,” highlighting football as a key sports education initiative. The school offers football courses and extracurricular activities to cultivate students’ teamwork skills and has organized participation in county-level competitions.
2. Teacher Professional Development
   The school prioritizes enhancing teaching capabilities. In autumn 2024, it held a “Mathematics Young Teachers’ Teaching Competition,” where teachers presented classes and engaged in educational discussions. For example, one teacher used the “Monkey King’s golden cudgel” to illustrate the properties of straight lines, making lessons more engaging.
3. Social Support
   • Long-Term Sponsorship by Kunyao Group: Since 2008, Kunyao Group has implemented a “one-on-one” sponsorship program. In 2024, it provided 61 students with an annual grant of 1,000 RMB each and donated stationery and sports equipment.
   • Educational Resource Allocation: Kunming promotes urban-rural educational integration, allowing Yunlong Primary School students to access courses like English and music from urban schools via “synchronous classrooms.”

III. History and Development

1. Founding Background
   While the exact founding year is unrecorded, Yunlong Township had a weak educational foundation historically. After liberation in 1949, education was integrated into government planning, with school construction prioritized during poverty alleviation and rural revitalization efforts.
2. Development Milestones
   • Standardized Construction: In the 2010s, Kunming invested 1.9 billion RMB in standardizing rural schools, leading to new buildings and improved facilities at Yunlong Primary School.
   • Teacher Recruitment: Policies such as urban teacher support and township job subsidies have attracted young teachers to mountainous areas. The 2025 budget shows improved teacher benefits, including housing funds and social insurance.

IV. Contact Information and Updates

1. Contact Details
   • Address: Yangmeishan, Bencheng Village Committee, Yunlong Township, Luquan Yi and Miao Autonomous County, Kunming City
   • Inquiries: Contact the Luquan Education and Sports Bureau (Tel: 0871-68912356) or Yunlong Township Central School (Address: 38 Zhangjiuhe East Road, Yunlong Township).
2. Recent Developments
   • 2024 Activities: Received donations from Kunyao Group in June and held the Mathematics Young Teachers’ Teaching Competition in November.
   • 2025 Plan: The Yunlong Township Central School budget outlines continued investment in teacher salaries and operational funds to enhance educational quality.

V. Challenges and Prospects

1. Challenges
   • Scattered Student Population: Mountainous terrain makes commuting difficult, with some students boarding or walking long distances; family economic constraints limit educational investment.
   • Structural Teacher Shortages: A lack of specialized teachers in arts, sports, and music restricts curriculum diversity.
2. Future Outlook
   • Policy Support: Kunming aims to lead Yunnan Province in achieving high-quality and balanced compulsory education, using measures like district-based management and teacher rotation to bridge urban-rural gaps.
   • Social Collaboration: Sustained corporate and public welfare support, such as Kunyao Group’s expanded sponsorship, will continue to drive the school’s development, striving to provide fairer and better education for mountain children.