Serving 559 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tramway 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 64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher 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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tramway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Tramway Elementary School's student population of 559 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
559 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tramway Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tramway Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#643 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
26%
21%
Black
13%
25%
White
56%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tramway Elementary School's ranking?
Tramway Elementary School is ranked #643 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Tramway Elementary School often compared to?
Tramway Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bt Bullock Elementary School, Greenwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Tramway Elementary School?
559 students attend Tramway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Tramway Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tramway Elementary School?
Tramway Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tramway Elementary School offer ?
Tramway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tramway Elementary School part of?
Tramway Elementary School is part of Lee County Schools School District.
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