Tryon Elementary

2620 Tryon Courthouse Road
Bessemer City, NC 28016

www.gaston.k12.nc.us/tryon

338 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tryon Elementary School, located at 2620 Tryon Courthouse Road in Bessemer City, North Carolina, is a public elementary school serving students within the Gaston County Schools district. As a community-centered institution, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social and emotional growth. It serves as a foundational educational hub for the Bessemer City area, providing students with the essential building blocks for their future academic careers through a structured curriculum and supportive classroom settings.

The school places a strong emphasis on student engagement and community involvement, striving to create a safe and welcoming atmosphere for children in grades K-5. By leveraging the resources of the Gaston County school system, Tryon Elementary works to meet the diverse learning needs of its student body while maintaining close ties with families in the local community. For those seeking more specific information regarding school events, academic programs, or administrative policies, the school maintains an active presence through the official Gaston County Schools website.

338

Total Students

25.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tryon Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	245
Hispanic	50
Black	22
Asian	2
Two or More	16
American Indian	3

White
245 (72.5 %)
Hispanic
50 (14.8 %)
Black
22 (6.5 %)
Two or More
16 (4.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gaston County Schools
Phone:	(704)836-9107
Website:	http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/tryon
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	338
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	328
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 46