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Tanglewood Elementary School

400 West 29th Street
Lumberton, NC 28358
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Tanglewood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 358 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tanglewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Tanglewood Elementary School's student population of 358 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
358 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

Tanglewood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tanglewood Elementary School is 0.81, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1410 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
50-54%
51%
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
15%
1%
Asian
8%
4%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
28%
25%
White
26%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.81
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tanglewood Elementary School's ranking?
Tanglewood Elementary School is ranked #1410 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Tanglewood Elementary School often compared to?
Tanglewood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southeastern Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Tanglewood Elementary School?
358 students attend Tanglewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Tanglewood Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tanglewood Elementary School?
Tanglewood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tanglewood Elementary School offer ?
Tanglewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tanglewood Elementary School part of?
Tanglewood Elementary School is part of Of Robeson County School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 358 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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