Serving 559 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tramway 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 64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Tramway Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Sanford, NC, encompassing approximately 259.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 9.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 15.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tramway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Tramway Elementary School's student population of 559 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
559 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Tramway Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tramway Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#643 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)64%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.8%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tigershark
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tramway Elementary School's ranking?
Tramway Elementary School is ranked #643 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Tramway Elementary School often compared to?
Tramway Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bt Bullock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Tramway Elementary School?
559 students attend Tramway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Tramway Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tramway Elementary School?
Tramway Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tramway Elementary School offer ?
Tramway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tramway Elementary School part of?
Tramway Elementary School is part of Lee County Schools.
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