Tyrrell Elementary

486 Elementary School Road
Columbia, NC 27925

tes.tyrrell.k12.nc.us/

189 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tyrrell Elementary School, located at 486 Elementary School Road in Columbia, North Carolina, serves as the primary educational institution for elementary-aged children within the Tyrrell County School District. As the only elementary school in the district, it plays a central role in the local community, focusing on providing a foundational academic experience for students in a rural setting. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while addressing the unique needs of its student population in the Albemarle region.

The school’s official website serves as a primary resource for parents, students, and community members to stay informed about academic calendars, district policies, and school-wide events. By emphasizing communication and community involvement, Tyrrell Elementary strives to maintain a collaborative partnership between families and educators. The institution focuses on building essential literacy and numeracy skills while preparing its students for success as they transition into the upper grade levels within the small, tight-knit school system of Tyrrell County.

189

Total Students

17.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tyrrell Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	55
Black	52
Two or More	15

White
67 (35.4 %)
Hispanic
55 (29.1 %)
Black
52 (27.5 %)
Two or More
15 (7.9 %)

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:	Tyrrell County Schools
Phone:	(252)796-3881
Website:	http://tes.tyrrell.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	189
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
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 17

Kindergarten 21

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 28