Serving 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tyrone Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥95% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥95% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 93%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 35% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
337 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥95%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥95%
93%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
6%
18%
Black
23%
36%
White
65%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% GA state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 93% GA state average).
How many students attend Tyrone Elementary School?
337 students attend Tyrone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Tyrone Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tyrone Elementary School?
Tyrone Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tyrone Elementary School offer ?
Tyrone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tyrone Elementary School part of?
Tyrone Elementary School is part of Fayette County School District.
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