Serving 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tyro Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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: 399 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tyro Elementary School's student population of 399 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tyro 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 Tyro Elementary School is 0.37, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1575 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
4%
25%
White
79%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tyro Elementary School's ranking?
Tyro Elementary School is ranked #1575 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Tyro Elementary School often compared to?
Tyro Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like American Renaissance School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% 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 Tyro Elementary School?
399 students attend Tyro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Tyro Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tyro Elementary School?
Tyro Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tyro Elementary School offer ?
Tyro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tyro Elementary School part of?
Tyro Elementary School is part of Davidson County Schools School District.
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