Iron Station Elementary School vs. Battleground Elementary School
Should you attend Iron Station Elementary School or Battleground 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
Iron Station Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
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
Overview
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).
Serving 403 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 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
376 students
403 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1273 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2351 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
16
18
Kindergarten Students
57
57
Grade 1 Students
61
55
Grade 2 Students
53
64
Grade 3 Students
62
70
Grade 4 Students
54
69
Grade 5 Students
73
70
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
10%
30%
% Black
4%
17%
% White
78%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
14%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
