TYRO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Tyro Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Davidson County Schools school district, located in Lexington, NC with about 374 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Tyro Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Tyro Elementary School, located at 450 Cow Palace Rd in Lexington, North Carolina, is a public school serving students in the Davidson County Schools district. The school is known for being a cornerstone of the rural Tyro community, fostering a close-knit environment where staff and families work collaboratively to support student growth. As a primary educational institution, it focuses on building strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, preparing young learners for their transition into middle school.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Tyro Elementary is often recognized for its community-oriented culture and active parent involvement. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular opportunities and enrichment activities designed to engage students beyond the classroom. By emphasizing character development and a supportive learning atmosphere, Tyro Elementary aims to provide a safe and nurturing space that encourages both academic achievement and the personal development of every student within the Lexington area.
For more information, contact Tyro Elementary at (336) 242-5760 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 242-5760
TYRO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lexington, NC with about 374 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Davidson County Schools
- Total Students:
- 374
- Teachers:
- 24.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 374 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TYRO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 82.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.8%
- Black or African American
- 3.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 46.3%
- Male
- 53.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.