Tryon Elementary School

100 School Place
Tryon, NC 28782

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Tryon Elementary School serves 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Tryon Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 374 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
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:

School Overview

Tryon Elementary School's student population of 374 students has declined by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2007

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

374 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

31 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Tryon Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Tryon Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NC)

Overall Testing Rank

#352 out of 2568 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Tryon Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

65-69%

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.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

60-64%

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

12:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Tryon Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

16%

19%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Tryon Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

25%

White

67%

46%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Tryon Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.52

0.69

This chart display the diversity score of Tryon Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

99%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Tryon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)

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.

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Polk County Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What schools are Tryon Elementary School often compared to?

Tryon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like O. P. Earle Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).

How many students attend Tryon Elementary School?

374 students attend Tryon Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

67% of Tryon Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Tryon Elementary School?

Tryon Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, 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 Polk County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 374 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education