Iron Station Elementary School vs. Battleground Elementary School
Should I attend Iron Station Elementary School or Battleground Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Iron Station Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Battleground Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 373 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Iron Station Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Battleground Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
373 students
389 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#566 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#2117 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
16
14
Kindergarten Students
60
52
Grade 1 Students
52
62
Grade 2 Students
58
71
Grade 3 Students
60
72
Grade 4 Students
61
64
Grade 5 Students
66
54
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
8%
29%
% Black
5%
18%
% White
80%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
13%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
