Tybee Island Maritime Academy School

Savannah-Chatham County
714 Lovell Ave
Tybee Island, GA 31328
Charter School 432 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
The Tybee Island Maritime Academy (TIMA) is a unique public charter school serving students in grades K–8, distinguished by its strong emphasis on place-based learning. Located on Tybee Island, Georgia, the school leverages its coastal environment to integrate maritime-focused themes into its core curriculum. By connecting classroom lessons to the surrounding ecosystem, the school fosters a hands-on educational experience that encourages students to become stewards of their local marine environment while achieving high academic standards.

Beyond its focus on science and the sea, TIMA is known for its tight-knit, community-oriented atmosphere. As a charter school, it maintains a deliberate focus on character development and student engagement, often utilizing the beach and surrounding wetlands as an "outdoor classroom." The school aims to produce well-rounded graduates who possess a deep understanding of maritime history and conservation, preparing them for future success through a blend of rigorous academics and real-world environmental stewardship.
432
Total Students
34.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    361 (83.6%)
  • Black
    24 (5.6%)
  • Two or More
    20 (4.6%)
  • Hispanic
    18 (4.2%)
  • Asian
    7 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Savannah-Chatham County
Phone: (912)395-4060
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 432
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 118
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 38
Grade 1 44
Grade 2 46
Grade 3 52
Grade 4 51
Grade 5 52
Grade 6 51
Grade 7 49
Grade 8 49
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
May Howard Elementary School
Savannah-Chatham County
539 Students
115 Wilmington Island Rd
Savannah, GA 31410 (8.3 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th