J R Ingram Jr Elementary vs Tramway Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J R Ingram Jr Elementary
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
419 students
Tramway Elementary
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
559 students
| Measure | J R Ingram Jr Elementary Sanford, North Carolina | Tramway Elementary Sanford, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #669 of 1,457 | #450 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #36045 of 50,301 | #29774 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 419 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 50% |
| city | Sanford | Sanford |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tramway Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.3 vs 33.8).
- •Tramway Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 41%).
- •Tramway Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Tramway Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 99.3%).
- •J R Ingram Jr Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.3).
- •Tramway Elementary is the larger school with 559 students compared with 419.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is J R Ingram Jr Elementary better than Tramway Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tramway Elementary ranks higher (43.3 vs 33.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are J R Ingram Jr Elementary and Tramway Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Sanford and Sanford in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J R Ingram Jr Elementary: 419. Tramway Elementary: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J R Ingram Jr Elementary and Tramway Elementary rank in North Carolina?
J R Ingram Jr Elementary is 669th of 1,457 and Tramway Elementary is 450th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).