Bruce H. Tharrington Primary vs. Flat Rock Elementary School
Should you attend Bruce H. Tharrington Primary or Flat Rock 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
Top Rankings
Bruce H. Tharrington Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Flat Rock Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Bruce H. Tharrington Primary serves 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 183 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Flat Rock Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-2
PK-5
Total Students
392 students
183 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#716 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
60-64%
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
55-59%
n/a
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
50-59%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
35
15
Kindergarten Students
117
24
Grade 1 Students
118
30
Grade 2 Students
122
34
Grade 3 Students
-
24
Grade 4 Students
-
24
Grade 5 Students
-
32
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
35%
23%
% Black
7%
10%
% White
52%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
98%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
