Tyro Elementary

tes.davidson.k12.nc.us/

393 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

393

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tyro Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	298
Hispanic	39
Black	28
Asian	9
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

White
298 (75.8%)
Hispanic
39 (9.9%)
Black
28 (7.1%)
Two or More
18 (4.6%)
Asian
9 (2.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Davidson County Schools
Phone:	(336)242-5760
Website:	http://tes.davidson.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	387
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 13

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 52