Polk Central Elementary School vs. Tryon Elementary School
Should you attend Polk Central Elementary School or Tryon Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Polk Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Tryon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 379 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Polk Central Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tryon Elementary School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
379 students
367 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#512 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#344 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
65-69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
70-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
47
44
Kindergarten Students
53
48
Grade 1 Students
52
56
Grade 2 Students
62
54
Grade 3 Students
57
59
Grade 4 Students
55
48
Grade 5 Students
53
58
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
11%
17%
% Black
5%
10%
% White
79%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%