Enrollment
20
Elementary
DISTRICT 30 · STATE 272
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MC PHERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS·NCES 317356000256
TRYON ELEMENTARY
625 ANDERSON ST, TRYON, NE 69167 · (308) 587-2262 · McPherson County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL20 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
4.7:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 4.9:1 · STATE 21.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE 37%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 4 | 20% |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 10% |
| Grade 1 | 1 | 5% |
| Grade 3 | 4 | 20% |
| Grade 4 | 3 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 2 | 10% |
| Grade 6 | 4 | 20% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
TRYON ELEMENTARY→MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL
Based on grade levels within MC PHERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where TRYON ELEMENTARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 20 | #566 of 587 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
20
-6 (-23%) vs 2020
-69% since 2010-11, when it was 64
Student : Teacher
4.7:1
was 6.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 20 | 4.3 | 4.7:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 19 | 4.4 | 4.4:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 15 | 3.9 | 3.9:1 | 20% (3) |
| 2020-21 | 26 | 4 | 6.5:1 | 12% (3) |
| 2017-18 | 32 | 5.3 | 6.1:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2015-16 | 54 | 6 | 9.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2010-11 | 64 | 5 | 12.8:1 | 0% (0) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for TRYON ELEMENTARY.
About TRYON ELEMENTARY
At 625 ANDERSON ST in TRYON, Nebraska, TRYON ELEMENTARY operates as a small elementary school. Students in pre-K through 6 attend, and enrollment is 20 students. The school's enrollment is 93% smaller than the 272 average for elementary schools in Nebraska.
MC PHERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS serves 60 students across 2 schools.
TRYON ELEMENTARY's enrollment is 95% White. It is also 5% Hispanic. For comparison, McPherson County is about 92% White.
The school's student-to-teacher ratio is about 4.7:1, with 4.3 full-time-equivalent teachers. That is lower than the 21.0:1 average for elementary schools in Nebraska.
McPherson County has about 475 residents, and the median household income is $58,684, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 26% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 9%. In all, McPherson County has 2 public schools and roughly 60 students.
The nearest public school is MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL, at about 0.1 miles.
NCES lists the school's locale as Rural: Remote. That means it sits in rural territory far from an urban area.
TRYON ELEMENTARY's enrollment declined from 26 in 2020-21 to 20 in 2024-25. Students per teacher fell from 6.5 in 2020-21 to 4.7 in 2024-25.
Conversations here can range across school safety, transportation, and start times. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
McPherson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
475
Census ACS
Median income
$58,684
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2
60 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in MC PHERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS
- MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOLHigh · 40 students
Nearby schools
- MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL0.1 mi · 40
- STAPLETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL23.5 mi · 90
- STAPLETON HIGH SCHOOL23.5 mi · 64
- HERSHEY HIGH SCHOOL27.5 mi · 239
- HERSHEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL27.5 mi · 300
- SUTHERLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL28.5 mi · 164
Frequently asked questions
About TRYON ELEMENTARYWhat is the total enrollment at TRYON ELEMENTARY?
TRYON ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 20 students in grades PK-06.
What grades does TRYON ELEMENTARY serve?
TRYON ELEMENTARY serves grades PK-06.
How many teachers does TRYON ELEMENTARY have?
TRYON ELEMENTARY employs 4 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.7:1.
What is the student diversity at TRYON ELEMENTARY?
Student demographics at TRYON ELEMENTARY are roughly 95% White, 5% Hispanic.
What district is TRYON ELEMENTARY in?
TRYON ELEMENTARY is part of MC PHERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS.
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