Tilghman Elementary

www.talbotschools.org

99 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tilghman Elementary School, located on the historic Tilghman Island in Talbot County, Maryland, serves as a small, community-focused hub for elementary education. As part of the Talbot County Public Schools system, the school is situated in a unique rural, maritime setting that plays an integral role in the character of the student body. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, close-knit environment where educators, students, and families work collaboratively to encourage academic achievement and personal growth.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the state-mandated standards while leveraging its location to provide students with a well-rounded learning experience. By emphasizing strong foundational skills in literacy and mathematics, Tilghman Elementary prepares its students for middle school and beyond. Through its affiliation with the larger district, the school benefits from administrative resources and pedagogical support, ensuring that even in a small-island setting, students receive a modern education that promotes curiosity, community responsibility, and academic success.

Total Students

9.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tilghman Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	4
Black	1
Two or More	2

White
92 (92.9%)
Hispanic
4 (4.0%)
Two or More
2 (2.0%)
Black
1 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Talbot County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)886-2391
Website:	http://www.talbotschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	99
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	50
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Kindergarten 8

Grade 1 20

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 13

Grade 4 8

Grade 5 17