Battleground Elementary School vs. Iron Station Elementary School
Should you attend Battleground Elementary School or Iron Station Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Battleground Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Iron Station Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 419 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Battleground Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 362 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 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
419 students
362 students


% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
55% | 45%


Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
29 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2351 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1273 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55-59%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40-44%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
75-79%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Pre-K Students
18
17
Kindergarten Students
71
62
Grade 1 Students
56
67
Grade 2 Students
56
53
Grade 3 Students
72
51
Grade 4 Students
77
56
Grade 5 Students
69
56
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a


% Asian
n/a
1%


% Hispanic
28%
10%


% Black
16%
5%


% White
44%
76%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
8%


Diversity Score
0.69
0.41


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%

