F. P. TILLMAN ELEM.

www.kirkwoodschools.org

457 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

F. P. Tillman Elementary School is a public school located in Kirkwood, Missouri, serving students within the Kirkwood School District. As part of a highly regarded suburban district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. Tillman Elementary is known for its commitment to providing a well-rounded education, integrating core curriculum with opportunities for social and emotional development to help prepare young learners for their future educational journeys.

The school benefits from being part of the Kirkwood community, which is known for its strong emphasis on educational excellence and active parent involvement. By utilizing resources from the broader Kirkwood School District, Tillman Elementary provides its students with access to modern learning tools, experienced faculty, and a variety of extracurricular programming. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific curriculum, upcoming events, or district policies can visit the official website at [kirkwoodschools.org](http://www.kirkwoodschools.org).

457

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for F. P. TILLMAN ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	360
Hispanic	18
Black	23
Asian	5
Two or More	50
American Indian	1

White
360 (78.8%)
Two or More
50 (10.9%)
Black
23 (5.0%)
Hispanic
18 (3.9%)
Asian
5 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	KIRKWOOD R-VII
Phone:	(314)213-6150
Website:	http://www.kirkwoodschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	457
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	27
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 59

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 84