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Tryon Elementary School

PublicGrades -1–5
Tryon, North Carolina · Polk County Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students367
Student:Teacher13.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch99%
Title INo
Tryon
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
367
Total Enrollment
State avg: 82%
99%+16.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Tryon Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Tryon, North Carolina. The school enrolls 367 students. It is part of the Polk County Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictPolk County Schools
County37149
CityTryon
ZIP28782
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370372002230

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment367
White64.9%
Hispanic / Latino17.4%
Black / African American9.8%
Asian1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
64.9%
Hispanic
17.4%
Black
9.8%
Asian
1.1%
Two+
6.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %99%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)