Serving 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Tanglewood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tanglewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Tanglewood Elementary School's student population of 386 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
386 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tanglewood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tanglewood Elementary School is 0.80, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1206 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
19%
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
24%
25%
White
29%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tanglewood Elementary School's ranking?
Tanglewood Elementary School is ranked #1206 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Tanglewood Elementary School often compared to?
Tanglewood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southeastern Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Tanglewood Elementary School?
386 students attend Tanglewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Tanglewood Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 19% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tanglewood Elementary School?
Tanglewood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tanglewood Elementary School offer ?
Tanglewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Tanglewood Elementary School part of?
Tanglewood Elementary School is part of Public Schools Of Robeson County School District.
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