Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Iron Station Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Iron Station Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Iron Station Elementary School's student population of 376 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Iron Station Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Iron Station Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1273 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
4%
25%
White
78%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iron Station Elementary School's ranking?
Iron Station Elementary School is ranked #1273 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Iron Station Elementary School often compared to?
Iron Station Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Battleground Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Iron Station Elementary School?
376 students attend Iron Station Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Iron Station Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Iron Station Elementary School?
Iron Station Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Iron Station Elementary School offer ?
Iron Station Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Iron Station Elementary School part of?
Iron Station Elementary School is part of Lincoln County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Iron Station Elementary School located?
Iron Station Elementary School is located in the Pettit Rudisill neighborhood of Iron Station, NC.
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