Tilghman Elementary

Q: Is Tilghman Elementary a good school?

Tilghman Elementary ranks 398 th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Tilghman Elementary is a small public elementary school in Tilghman, MD, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 94 students. Despite its small size, this school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, outpacing both the Talbot County Public Schools district and the state of Maryland in both Mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency.

One notable aspect of Tilghman Elementary is its racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.49%) compared to the more diverse student populations at nearby schools. However, the school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 38.3% to 58.51% over the past few years, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Despite this, Tilghman Elementary spends significantly more per student ($19,581 in 2020-2021) and maintains a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.2 to 11.6 over the past few years, which could contribute to its academic success.

When compared to other schools in the area, such as Traceys Elementary, Sunderland Elementary, and White Marsh Elementary, Tilghman Elementary's strong performance in test scores and academic rankings stands out, even within the Talbot County Public Schools district. This suggests that the school is employing effective teaching strategies and resource allocation that could be worth exploring and potentially replicating in other schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

21374 Foster Ave
Tilghman, MD 21671

(410) 886-2391

District: Talbot County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
398^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,992

Students who attend Tilghman Elementary usually attend:

High:

St. Michaels Middle/High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 94

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.5%

Hispanic:

4.3%

Two or more races:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tilghman Elementary ranks better than 53.7% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 3^rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Talbot County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Tilghman Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Talbot County Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (91.5%), Hispanic (4.3%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tilghman Elementary is 11.1, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Talbot County Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Tilghman Elementary employs 8.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tilghman Elementary is $21,992, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Talbot County Public Schools District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Tilghman Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Talbot County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Talbot County Public Schools 14^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tilghman Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Tilghman Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	34.71	582^nd	803	27.5%
2005	51.09	435^th	805	46.0%
2006	55.47	397^th	804	50.6%
2007	59.63	364^th	818	55.5%
2008	59.86	390^th	838	53.5%
2009	51.10	480^th	850	43.5%
2010	68.40	297^th	855	65.3%
2011	27.87	677^th	853	20.6%
2012	58.20	416^th	857	51.5%
2013	44.21	516^th	847	39.1%
2014	65.20	338^th	867	61.0%
2015	69.49	257^th	859	70.1%
2016	86.37	119^th	845	85.9%
2019	79.71	168^th	853	80.3%
2021	50.07	282^nd	802	64.8%
2022	76.69	200^th	862	76.8%
2023	74.08	215^th	855	74.9%
2024	47.00	398^th	859	53.7%

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Rank History for White students at Tilghman Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	49.65	236^th	528	55.3%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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by a citizen
Wednesday, May 25, 2022

This school is like a private school. Small teacher to student ratio, all the kids grow up with each other, and an outstanding afterschool program! Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, September 12, 2020

Tilghman Elementary School packs big school resources in a small package. The school has excellent and dedicated teaching staff augmented by strong community volunteer program that assists in areas such as tutoring, music and art. The teacher to student ratio is excellent so the strengths and weaknesses of each child are well known and the test scores, which are well above state average, reflect it. A real gem in the public school system. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Having went to school at Tilghman Elementary and now having children to go to the same school I get to see all aspects of the school. This is a very caring school for both student and parent. They work hard on a one on one basis with your child. It gives you the feeling of a small private school vs a large public school. Its a great school to start your children. There are several families from out of the country that have decided to stay just so their child can attend this school. The staff have been there for years and know each child and family on a personal level. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Tilghman Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	103	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	106
1990	99	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	102
1991	90	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	93
1992	101	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	103
1993	96	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	103
1994	115	10	0	0	n/a	n/a	125
1995	113	15	0	0	n/a	n/a	128
1996	113	15	0	0	n/a	n/a	128
1997	114	14	0	0	n/a	n/a	128
1998	114	11	1	0	n/a	n/a	126
1999	112	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	120
2000	109	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	113
2001	110	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	113
2002	103	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	106
2003	103	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	106
2004	89	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	94
2005	98	5	2	3	n/a	n/a	108
2006	91	5	1	3	n/a	n/a	100
2007	70	6	1	3	n/a	n/a	80
2008	62	7	0	3	n/a	n/a	72
2009	67	5	0	2	n/a	n/a	74
2010	75	3	1	2	n/a	n/a	81
2011	75	1	1	1	0	6	84
2012	86	1	0	0	0	8	95
2013	89	2	0	0	0	7	98
2014	81	1	3	0	0	9	94
2015	74	1	5	0	0	5	85
2016	66	1	10	0	0	5	82
2017	60	0	4	0	0	5	69
2018	54	0	4	0	0	4	62
2019	88	0	5	0	0	10	103
2020	89	0	4	0	0	8	101
2021	81	0	1	0	0	4	86
2022	85	1	3	0	0	5	94
2023	86	1	4	0	0	3	94

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tilghman Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	106	7.0	15.1	n/a
1990	102	5.0	20.4	4.9
1991	93	6.0	15.5	11.8
1992	103	8.0	12.8	23.3
1993	103	6.5	15.8	23.3
1994	125	6.5	19.2	22.4
1995	128	6.7	19.1	24.2
1996	128	6.7	19.1	24.2
1997	128	6.7	19.1	27.3
1998	126	6.7	18.8	26.2
1999	120	6.7	17.9	29.2
2000	113	8.0	14.1	24.8
2001	113	7.7	14.7	29.2
2002	106	8.5	12.5	23.6
2003	106	8.5	12.5	23.6
2004	94	8.5	11.1	22.3
2005	108	7.0	15.4	24.1
2006	100	8.0	12.5	32
2007	80	7.8	10.3	35
2008	72	8.0	9.0	41.7
2009	74	8.0	9.3	43.2
2010	81	7.8	10.3	49.4
2011	84	6.7	12.5	46.4
2012	95	6.7	14.1	44.2
2013	98	7.7	12.7	49
2014	94	8.7	10.8	62.8
2015	85	9.0	9.4	54.1
2016	82	9.0	9.1	50
2017	69	7.7	8.9	42
2018	62	9.0	6.8	53.2
2019	103	8.8	11.6	43.7
2020	101	8.1	12.3	41.6
2021	86	7.4	11.6	43
2022	94	9.2	10.2	38.3
2023	94	8.4	11.1	58.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tilghman Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	106	7.0	15.1	n/a
1990	102	5.0	20.4	4.9
1991	93	6.0	15.5	11.8
1992	103	8.0	12.8	23.3
1993	103	6.5	15.8	23.3
1994	125	6.5	19.2	22.4
1995	128	6.7	19.1	24.2
1996	128	6.7	19.1	24.2
1997	128	6.7	19.1	27.3
1998	126	6.7	18.8	26.2
1999	120	6.7	17.9	29.2
2000	113	8.0	14.1	24.8
2001	113	7.7	14.7	29.2
2002	106	8.5	12.5	23.6
2003	106	8.5	12.5	23.6
2004	94	8.5	11.1	22.3
2005	108	7.0	15.4	24.1
2006	100	8.0	12.5	32
2007	80	7.8	10.3	35
2008	72	8.0	9.0	41.7
2009	74	8.0	9.3	43.2
2010	81	7.8	10.3	49.4
2011	84	6.7	12.5	46.4
2012	95	6.7	14.1	44.2
2013	98	7.7	12.7	49
2014	94	8.7	10.8	62.8
2015	85	9.0	9.4	54.1
2016	82	9.0	9.1	50
2017	69	7.7	8.9	42
2018	62	9.0	6.8	53.2
2019	103	8.8	11.6	43.7
2020	101	8.1	12.3	41.6
2021	86	7.4	11.6	43
2022	94	9.2	10.2	38.3
2023	94	8.4	11.1	58.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tilghman Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,429 (7.1%)	$18,825 (92.9%)	$20,253
2020	$897 (5.3%)	$15,966 (94.7%)	$16,863
2021	$1,043 (5.3%)	$18,538 (94.7%)	$19,581
2022	$969 (5.2%)	$17,805 (94.8%)	$18,774
2023	$1,719 (7.8%)	$20,273 (92.2%)	$21,992

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tilghman Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 168^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 215^th of 855 Elementary schools	5.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	103	94	8.7%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	4	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	88	86	2.3%
Two or More Races	10	3	70%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.7%	58.5%	14.8%

Schools Near Tilghman Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (2024)				MCAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Tilghman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	21374 Foster Ave	Tilghman	21671	Talbot County	Talbot County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 886-2391	94	8	11.1	58.5%	86 (91.5%)	1 (1.1%)	4 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.2%)	47	398^th of 859 public elementary schools	53.7%		74.1	215^th of 855 public elementary schools	74.9%	183		7.1	63.6	33.3		35.7	63.6	54.5	18.2	$21,992	$1,719	$20,273
St. Michaels Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Seymour Ave	St Michaels	21663	Talbot County	Talbot County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 745-2882	333	27	12.5	48.0%	230 (69.1%)	45 (13.5%)	38 (11.4%)	6 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.9%)	36.5	475^th of 859 public elementary schools	44.7%		48	380^th of 855 public elementary schools	55.6%	95	38.6	26.4	17.0	27.1	41.9	39.6	45.7	42.3	6.5	$17,929	$1,841	$16,088
Beach Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7900 Old Bayside Rd	Chesapeake Beach	20732	Calvert County	Calvert County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 550-9520	490	30	16.3	19.4%	303 (61.8%)	65 (13.3%)	35 (7.1%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	78 (15.9%)	84.1	132^nd of 859 public elementary schools	84.6%		83.3	135^th of 855 public elementary schools	84.2%	3	58.2	52.4	48.9	52.7	67.2	65.9	66.7	66.5	42.9	$15,845	$851	$14,994
Deale Elementary	Public	K-5	759 Masons Beach Rd	Deale	20751	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-1695	175	17	10.3	21.7%	147 (84.0%)	5 (2.9%)	14 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.1%)	78.4	178^th of 859 public elementary schools	79.3%		69.4	238^th of 855 public elementary schools	72.2%	60	43.3	43.8	50.0	45.1	60.0	84.4	60.0	69.5	45.0	$22,714	$1,978	$20,737
Windy Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9550 Boyds Turn Rd	Owings	20736	Calvert County	Calvert County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 550-9790	628	42	15.1	27.7%	429 (68.3%)	43 (6.8%)	69 (11.0%)	14 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (11.6%)	72.4	222^nd of 859 public elementary schools	74.2%		78.2	179^th of 855 public elementary schools	79.1%	43	58.9	56.7	30.9	48.6	60.0	75.0	57.7	64.3	22.9	$15,994	$1,156	$14,838
Shady Side Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4859 Atwell Rd	Shady Side	20764	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-1621	401	31	13.0	28.9%	334 (83.3%)	17 (4.2%)	25 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.2%)	60.1	306^th of 859 public elementary schools	64.4%		53.1	351^st of 855 public elementary schools	58.9%	45	45.3	32.9	28.8	36.0	43.8	64.3	48.1	52.7	36.5	$18,416	$1,454	$16,961
Easton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	307 Glenwood Ave	Easton	21601	Talbot County	Talbot County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 822-0686	1,078	90	11.9	76.3%	296 (27.5%)	211 (19.6%)	473 (43.9%)	31 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (6.2%)	23.7	601^st of 859 public elementary schools	30.0%		20.7	648^th of 855 public elementary schools	24.2%	47	30.2	15.4	15.7	19.8	39.8	30.3	21.6	30.2	11.3	$17,629	$2,463	$15,166
Traceys Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	20 Deale Rd	Lothian	20779	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 867-8305	437	31	14.2	59.5%	234 (53.5%)	31 (7.1%)	149 (34.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.8%)	46.7	402^nd of 859 public elementary schools	53.2%		39.4	461^st of 855 public elementary schools	46.1%	59	33.8	32.4	25.9	30.6	44.2	50.7	43.2	45.9	22.5	$16,758	$1,304	$15,454
Sunderland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	150 Clyde Jones Rd	Sunderland	20689	Calvert County	Calvert County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 550-9390	700	43	16.2	20.9%	502 (71.7%)	86 (12.3%)	51 (7.3%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (7.7%)	89.1	86^th of 859 public elementary schools	90.0%		84.5	121^st of 855 public elementary schools	85.8%	35	68.3	54.1	53.9	58.4	68.3	76.6	65.2	70.0	50.0	$15,243	$1,490	$13,753
White Marsh Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4322 Lovers Ln	Trappe	21673	Talbot County	Talbot County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 476-3144	288	23	12.6	55.2%	183 (63.5%)	37 (12.8%)	36 (12.5%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (9.0%)	68	253^rd of 859 public elementary schools	70.5%		56.1	331^st of 855 public elementary schools	61.3%	78	63.2	61.5	37.5	53.8	48.6	76.9	45.0	56.9	17.5	$16,823	$1,845	$14,978

Frequently Asked Questions about Tilghman Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Tilghman Elementary?

Students at Tilghman Elementary are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

How many students attend Tilghman Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 94 students attended Tilghman Elementary.

Is Tilghman Elementary a good school?

Tilghman Elementary ranks 398^th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Tilghman Elementary attend?

Students who attend Tilghman Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : St. Michaels Middle/High School

What district is Tilghman Elementary in?

Talbot County Public Schools

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