Tiller School

1950 Live Oak Street
Beaufort, NC 28516

(252)728-1995

www.tillerschool.org

Charter School 206 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Tiller School, located in Beaufort, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Established with a focus on fostering a supportive and creative learning environment, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education. It is well-regarded for its commitment to small class sizes and a personalized curriculum, which allows teachers to cater to the unique developmental needs and learning styles of individual students.

The school’s philosophy centers on the integration of academics with experiential learning and community engagement. By promoting project-based instruction and critical thinking, Tiller School encourages students to become active participants in their own education. With a strong sense of community and a mission to develop well-rounded, curious, and responsible citizens, the school remains a distinct educational alternative in the Beaufort area, balancing rigorous state standards with an innovative, student-centered culture.

206

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tiller School
Demographic	Student Count
White	159
Hispanic	20
Black	6
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

White
159 (77.2%)
Hispanic
20 (9.7%)
Two or More
20 (9.7%)
Black
6 (2.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.5%)

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:	Tiller School
Phone:	(252)728-1995
Website:	http://www.tillerschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	206
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 36

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 27