Tryon Elementary School

2620 Tryon Courthouse Road
Bessemer City, NC 28016
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 318 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tryon 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 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tryon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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School Overview

Tryon Elementary School's student population of 318 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
318 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Tryon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tryon Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#1690 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35-39%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tryon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30-34%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tryon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
11%
20%
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Black
6%
25%
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White
76%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tryon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tryon Elementary School's ranking?
Tryon Elementary School is ranked #1690 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Tryon Elementary School often compared to?
Tryon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bessemer City Central Elementary School, Bessemer City Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Tryon Elementary School?
318 students attend Tryon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Tryon Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tryon Elementary School?
Tryon Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tryon Elementary School offer ?
Tryon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tryon Elementary School part of?
Tryon Elementary School is part of Gaston County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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