Tryon Elementary School

tes.polkschools.org

407 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tryon Elementary School, located in the charming town of Tryon, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Polk County Schools district. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the small-town character of the area while focusing on providing a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades. By emphasizing academic growth and character development, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Tryon Elementary is known for fostering a collaborative spirit among students, staff, and families. The school utilizes its website to keep the community informed about upcoming events, academic resources, and district-wide initiatives. With its location in the scenic foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the school often benefits from a tight-knit atmosphere, encouraging active parental involvement and a strong sense of school pride that remains a hallmark of the Polk County educational experience.

407

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tryon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	275
Hispanic	65
Black	33
Asian	3
Two or More	31

White
275 (67.6 %)
Hispanic
65 (16.0 %)
Black
33 (8.1 %)
Two or More
31 (7.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)

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:	Polk County Schools
Phone:	(828)859-6584
Website:	http://tes.polkschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	364
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 47

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 70