T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation

www.lcsedu.net/schools/tcm

168 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

T.C. Miller Elementary for Innovation, located in Lynchburg, Virginia, is a specialized magnet school within the Lynchburg City Schools district. The school is defined by its "Innovation" focus, which emphasizes project-based learning, critical thinking, and student-centered instruction. By moving away from traditional rote memorization, T.C. Miller aims to cultivate a dynamic environment where students are encouraged to explore, experiment, and solve real-world problems, helping them develop the creative skills necessary for future academic and professional success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school is deeply committed to building a supportive community that serves the diverse needs of its student population. T.C. Miller places a strong emphasis on fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and personal growth. Through a combination of modern instructional strategies and a focus on social-emotional development, the school strives to prepare its students to become proactive, engaged citizens while providing a stable and enriching foundation for their ongoing education.

168

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	9
Black	89
Asian	7
Two or More	17

Black
89 (53.0%)
White
46 (27.4%)
Two or More
17 (10.1%)
Hispanic
9 (5.4%)
Asian
7 (4.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lynchburg City Public Schools
Phone:	(434)515-5300
Website:	http://www.lcsedu.net/schools/tcm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	168
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	165
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 1

Kindergarten 16

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 33